Assistant Professor, Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine (T/TE)

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) and Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson (COM-T) are actively seeking a dynamic individual for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will be expected to set up an innovative research program in cardiovascular research with extramural funding (e.g. NIH, NSF, AHA, etc.) and possess a desire to provide high-level instruction to medical and/or graduate students.

We are specifically interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas: ion channel electrophysiology, excitation-contraction coupling and arrhythmia studies, cellular, molecular, and physiological myofilament biology, animal models of cardiomyopathies and heart failure with reduced/preserved ejection fraction.

CMM is renowned for its research in cardiac and skeletal myofilament function, molecular basis of complex diseases, genome function, intracellular trafficking, and cancer research. Applicants bridging any of these disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. In addition, research target areas also include CMM is a fast-growing, highly interdisciplinary unit whose faculty make pivotal contributions to UA's mission of multidisciplinary and collaborative discovery through cross-cutting basic and applied/translational research.

Excellent opportunities exist at UA for research collaborations within an active community of basic and clinical scientists in academic departments across the university, as well as participation in numerous Centers of Excellence that include Sarver Heart Center, BIO5, Arizona Cancer Center, Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center, Arizona Center for Drug Discovery, Arizona Arthritis Center, and the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center. The University of Arizona Health Sciences have proven interdisciplinary strengths in imaging, bioinformatics, genomics, precision medicine, etc.

The successful candidate will have access to excellent laboratory space in close proximity to numerous cardiovascular faculty, access to outstanding core facilities (e.g., to create and phenotype animal models), administrative support, and generous start-up funding.

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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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an established, well-funded, research program on cardiovascular molecular/cellular biology.
• Establish collaborations with UA colleagues within CMM and the Sarver Heart Center, participating in the development and conduct of innovative and significant research.
• Play an active role in teaching and training undergraduate, graduate, medical students, and postdoctoral/clinical fellows.
• Participate in appropriate departmental events, including seminars, retreats, and meetings.
• Participate in College of Medicine events.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.
• Commitment to a culture of diversity, respect and inclusion.
• General understanding of the University of Arizona's mission, purpose, and goals.

• PhD in relevant field and/or MD degree.
• Strong publication record in high impact journals commensurate with experience.

• Experienced ion channel electrophysiologist.
• Extensive postdoctoral research experience in cardiac physiology.
• Active extramural research funding (AHA, NIH, etc.).