Physician Scientist, Department of Neurology (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) (T/TE) (UPDATED)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jun 05, 2025

Physician Scientist, Department of Neurology (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) (T/TE) (UPDATED)
Posting Number	req22769
Department	Neurology
Department Website Link	https://neurology.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality	Neurology
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	Please Note: The Contact Information for Candidates has been updated for this position. The Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking a physician-scientist with expertise in basic and translational neuroscience research to join our dynamic and collaborative team. We are dedicated to advancing innovative approaches to understand, prevent, and treat neurological disorders. Prospective candidates will have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and be Board certified and eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona. This is an open-rank, tenure track position, offering competitive resources, including laboratory space and startup funding commensurate with the candidate's experience and achievements. Successful applicants will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Neurology, with membership in the appropriate clinical division. All faculty contribute to the department's academic mission, which includes educating clinical fellows, residents, and medical students. We invite passionate physician-scientists to join us in shaping the future of neuroscience and neurology at the University of Arizona. 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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Develop a nationally recognized and continuously funded research program in the field of neurology. Lead a cutting-edge basic or translational research program within their clinical subspecialty area. Serve as mentors to research and clinical trainees, fostering academic excellence within the Department and institution. Demonstrate scholarly activity by publishing results in peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers across the University of Arizona's robust academic and research ecosystem. Participate as a productive member of the Department and the College through impactful scholarly work and good citizenship.
Minimum Qualifications	MD, MD/PhD or equivalent. Arizona Medical License by time of hire. Board eligible or certified by time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	To be Determined
Tenure Information	Tenure Track (T/TE)
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	DOE
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	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Denise Brodigan \| denisebrodigan@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/22/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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