| Assistant Research Professor |
| Posting Number |
req25261 |
| Department |
Pharmacology and Toxicology |
| Department Website Link |
https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/departments-directory/pharmacology-toxicology-department |
| Medical Sub-Speciality |
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| Location |
Tucson Campus |
| Address |
Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights |
Plan, design, coordinate, and conduct projects and experiments in the areas of Alzheimer's disease and CNS research. Instruct, mentor, and supervise junior researchers and staff scientists working in this space. Develop, facilitate, implement, evaluate, perform, administer and oversee research programs and initiatives in this research space. Initiate and contribute to research papers and research grants in this research space. 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; access to U of A 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 |
- Developing, planning, designing, coordinating, and conducting drug discovery projects in the CNS and ADRD research space.
- Writing grants as PI, MPI, and co-I, and/or collaborator.
- Mentoring, training and supervising junior researchers and postdoctoral scholars in drug discovery and neurobiology techniques, including bioassays and animal records.
- Developing, planning, prioritizing, and carrying out experiments to support neurobiology and drug discovery in CNS and ADRD targets.
- Writing papers as corresponding author co-author.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- PhD in Biochemistry or related field.
- Postdoctoral research experience.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Rank |
Assistant Professor |
| Tenure Information |
Career-Track (CT) |
| 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 salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks |
| 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 |
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| Expected End Date |
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| Contact Information for Candidates |
Gregory Thatcher | GThatcher@pharmacy.arizona.edu |
| Open Date |
2/23/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply |
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
Feb 24, 2026