The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Arizona, Tucson is seeking key research leaders in a variety of cancer and non-cancer related specialties to integrate with initiatives at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center (UAHS). The College of Medicine includes 17 clinical departments and 5 basic science departments. There are 8 Centers (AZ Arthritis Center, AZ Center for Telemedicine, Sarver Heart Center, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute, Center on Aging, Valley Fever Center of Excellence, and the University of Arizona Cancer Center). The UACC includes 3 major programs in Cancer Biology, Cancer Prevention and Control, and Clinical and Translational Oncology. Areas of particular interest to our Department include, but are not limited to, gastrointestinal cancers and pre-cancers, dermatologic cancer, hematologic malignancies/bone marrow transplant, breast cancer (Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute), as well as new campus-wide initiatives in tissue biobanking.

The Department therefore seeks visionary scientists or physician/scientists to collaborate with investigators in the Arizona Health Sciences Campus and the UACC in particular. Candidates should have an outstanding record of research accomplishments and are expected to bring or develop an active extramurally-funded research program.

These positions will each include a comprehensive start-up package, providing all the resources necessary for success. The selected candidates will have the privilege of working in a highly collaborative environment in newly renovated laboratory space within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and supported by a generous budget for equipment and personnel.

In partnership with Banner University Medical Center, we are committed to improving the health of patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases, particularly as related to the diverse ethnic population of the Southwestern United States.

Please Note: The FTE of this position has been updated to 0.8-1.0. FTE will be determined at time of hire in conversation with the candidate and supervisor.

This recruitment is part of an ongoing recruitment effort and is expected to remain open to accept applications for the next few months. The search committee will continue reviewing applications and reaching out to candidates who will proceed in the process.

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

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  • Develop and sustain research in the department in collaboration with departmental, UACC, and medical campus initiatives.
  • Engage with the clinical units and Banner University Medical Group physicians to advance the translational aspects of their research program.
  • Participate in the education of medical students as well as pathology residents and fellows.
  • Provide clinical inpatient/outpatient services with a direct impact on patient care.
  • Participate in clinical practice of the department based on area of expertise.
  • Contribute to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and experience related to area of specialty.
  • Teaching skills.
  • Grant preparation and management skills.
  • PhD with or without clinical certification, or MD, DO, MD/PhD, or DO/PhD degree.
  • Experience and funding history in basic and translational science.
  • Board Certification in Pathology (appropriate subspecialties).
  • Obtain Arizona Medical License by hire date.
  • Meet University of Arizona criteria for appointment to a tenure or tenure eligible faculty position.
  • Extramural funding.
  • Experience in cancer research, particularly translational studies or biobanking.
  • Track record of unique subspecialty.
  • Experience in programmatic development.
  • Clinical expertise as applicable.