Phd Prevention Science Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Please note, as of 06/08/2026, this position is open rank and track, considering applicants for Assistant, Associate or Full Research Professor roles.

The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix seeks to hire an assistant, associate or full professor. This position reports directly to the department chair.

The Department of Basic Medical Sciences and the College of Medicine – Phoenix is undergoing significant strategic expansion in the research enterprise. The department is recruiting new tenure‑track faculty at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor to complement and enhance the current cadre of highly innovative, collegial, collaborative and well‑funded faculty. The research foci will strengthen existing strengths in neuroscience, cancer, immune metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Through discovery, education and service, BMS faculty strive to be leaders in their areas of scholarship. Our blended faculty creates a unique environment to perform cutting‑edge, innovative, collaborative and interdisciplinary research that investigates fundamental biological questions and seeks solutions to challenges in cancer, immune metabolic and cardiovascular, as well as neurological diseases. Our team collaborates with clinical researchers to develop novel diagnostics, therapies and preventive measures. BMS faculty are engaged in medical and graduate education by developing, delivering and assessing curricula and conducting educational scholarship to support the college’s educational mission.

This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent research program, collaborating with other faculty, publishing findings in peer‑reviewed journals, securing extramural funding, and undertaking service duties such as committee participation, task‑force coordination, and other departmental operations. The successful candidate will attend faculty, lab and subgroup meetings and contribute meaningfully to research projects that lead to independence and collaboration.

The successful candidate will fulfill all faculty responsibilities within the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, actively participate in teaching and scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor. If selected for a career‑track appointment, the appointment will not be eligible for tenure.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28‑acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) campus and inspires individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation and synergy in world‑class academic and research initiatives with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; and access to U of A recreation and cultural activities.

For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please consult the University website.

• Bring support and energy to developing innovative and collaborative neuroscience research.
• Support federally funded research programs and publish high‑impact scientific research in the areas of neural circuitry function, neurobehavior, and neuropsychiatric and neurological disease.
• Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the College and partner institutions.
• Contribute to the teaching, mentoring and service components of the College's missions in medical and graduate education.
• Engage in research and other scholarly work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Have experience mentoring students and trainees in research projects.
• Have outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.

• Hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences, medicine or a related field.
• Exhibit a track record of extramural research funding, high‑impact publications and teaching.

• Demonstrate innovation and federally‑funded research in neuroscience, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
• Have a strong track record in teaching and mentoring in classroom or laboratory settings.
• Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
• Exhibit a strong record of peer‑reviewed publications in high‑impact journals (e.g., Molecular Psychiatry, Journal of Neuroscience).
• Demonstrate experience with in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics and advanced neuroanatomical tracing techniques.
• Have experience serving on the editorial board of a peer‑reviewed scientific journal.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information: To be Determined

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty

Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 full‑time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name‑based criminal background check (non‑security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 3