Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Basic Medical Sciences (Phoenix)

A postdoctoral position is available to teach gross anatomy in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. The successful applicant will fill one of three anatomy postdoctoral positions, forming a cohort of postdocs who are dedicated to developing their teaching skills.

The successful applicant will also pursue their own research interests and/or collaborate on research projects with current faculty. Current faculty research areas in the department include: phylogenetics and mammalian paleontology human and primate skeletal anatomy paleoanthropology; bioarchaeology and paleopathology and vertebrate and invertebrate functional anatomy.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

Teaching:

• Teach anatomy to medical students in the Clinical Anatomy block, including laboratory instruction, workshops, select lectures, office hours, and completing competency evaluations.
• Teach Pathway Scholar graduate students in the Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Course, including laboratory instruction and workshops.
• Teach in the Advanced Clinical Anatomy elective for fourth-year medical students.
• Teach in the summer remediation anatomy course for medical students who fail the Clinical Anatomy block.
• Teach anatomy to high school students in community outreach programs.

Mentorship:

• Help revise exam questions and set up/proctor practical exams.
• Provide review sessions in the anatomy laboratory prior to exams.
• Participate in continuing medical education courses in the anatomy laboratory.
• Contribute to additional educational needs of the department and college.

Research:

• Conduct research under the mentorship of the anatomy faculty.
• Submit research for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at departmental seminars and professional meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation. A strong team player.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
• Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.

• PhD in Anatomy, Biological Anthropology, Vertebrate Paleontology, or related field of study.
• Prior human anatomy teaching experience in a dissection-based course.

• Research interests in phylogenetics and mammalian paleontology; human and primate skeletal anatomy; paleoanthropology; bioarchaeology and paleopathology; or vertebrate/invertebrate functional anatomy.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu