Arizona: Postdoctoral Research Associate, (genetic molecular epi), Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Arizona Cancer Center

Position Title Research Associate (Cancer Center)
Job Number 42570
Department 0721-Cancer Center Division
College/Division College of Medicine
Posted Rate of Pay DOE
Exempt / Non-Exempt Exempt
Category Appointed: Professional
Job Open Date 03-03-2009
Job Close Date Open Until Filled
Review begins on
(Continues until position filled) 03-10-2009
Benefits Eligible Yes
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Days and Schedule to be Worked
Number of Hours Worked per Week
Limited to current UA employees only No
Documents required to be attached electronically with this application
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Additional application instructions
(include instructions for submission) Please visit http://www.azcc.arizona.edu/R_M/fellowship/cpctg/application.htm for complete instructions on how to apply for this opportunity.  

Position Summary The Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Arizona Cancer Center is seeking applications for postdoctoral research training in the area of genetic and molecular epidemiology. The position is funded through the R25 Training Grant supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The goal of the R25 Training Grant is to train qualified candidates within a diverse experiential environment. Working closely with senior investigators, the fellow will participate in ongoing NIH/NCI funded projects to develop his/her own clinical/translational research. Please visit our website at www.azcc.arizona.edu/cpctg for details of the program including minimum requirements and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; vacation, sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; access to campus cultural and recreational activities; retirement, and more.
Duties and Responsibilities * Works under general direction while initiating, performing and conducting research.
* Conducts mentored research in the field of cancer prevention and control.
* Prepares and submits manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.
* Presents research results at conferences.
* Applies for grants.
Arizona Board of Regents Minimum Qualifications Not applicable for this position.
Additional Minimum Qualifications * Doctoral-level training (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MD, DrPH or equivalent).
Preferred Qualifications
Pre-employment Screening Requirements The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which includes a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducted on all new employees to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the United States.
What kind of criminal background check is required for this position? This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based criminal background check
Supplemental Pre-Employment Screening None
Job Category Postdoctoral Research
Research
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