Research Instructor, Neuro-Oncology (Department of Neurology) (Full-time)

The Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is dedicated to advancing innovative approaches to understand, prevent, and treat neurological disorders.

We invite applications for a Research Instructor faculty position with a focus in neuro-oncology. This non-tenure eligible position is ideal for a motivated and collaborative physician-scientist with a strong interest in translational or clinical research relevant to primary or metastatic tumors of the nervous system.

The successful candidate will engage in research aimed at advancing the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of central or peripheral nervous system tumors. This includes, but is not limited to, gliomas, CNS lymphomas, brain metastases, and neurologic complications of cancer therapy. The Research Instructor will work under the mentorship of senior investigators and contribute to grant-funded research programs while developing independent lines of investigation.

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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• Conduct
  and publish research in the field of neuro-oncology.
• Participate
  in collaborative research projects with faculty across neurology,
  neurosurgery, oncology, radiology, and other departments.
• Assist in
  grant writing and preparation of funding applications.
• Contribute
  to the mentoring and training of students, residents, or postdoctoral
  fellows, as appropriate.
• Present
  research findings at scientific meetings and departmental seminars.
• Support
  efforts to expand neuro-oncology research initiatives within the
  Department of Neurology and the larger academic health center.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong
  written and verbal communication skills.

• MD or
  MD/PhD degree in neurology, oncology, neuro-oncology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated
  research experience in neuro-oncology or cancer neuroscience.
• Record of
  scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Prior experience working in translational or clinical neuro-oncology research.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with grant writing or prior extramural funding (e.g., NIH, foundations).