**Overview**

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .

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_For the health of our community ... we are proud_ _to be_ _a tobacco-free campus_

**Responsibilities**

Join us now as our Research Dept is seeking a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR to join our team! Has initiated or contributed substantially to an independent line of original research study that supports one of the organizations scientific research programs. Has the ability to garner peer-reviewed extramural support. Writes and has published peer-reviewed original research reports.

Has initiated or contributed substantially to an independent line of original research study that supports one of the organization's scientific research programs. Has the ability to garner peer-reviewed, extramural support. Writes and has published peer-reviewed, original research reports.

Strives for excellence in performance

Has knowledge to contribute to the field of research, and satisfies any continuing education responsibilities.

Produces initial observations that are reliable.

Provides constructive ideas for improvement of the research and/or clinical enterprise.

Contributes to mentor's field of research and/or is engaged in fully, self-supported independent studies.

Located in Phoenix AZ this position is critical to the success of St. Josephs Hospital Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health.

**Qualifications**

Four (4) years of experience following the Ph.D. M.D. or D.SC. degree in a field related to current area of research required. Beyond minimum required experience writing grant applications for support of own work and supervising more junior trainees preferred. Ability to conceive new/innovative ideas. Laboratory skills and techniques execution and development required.

Preferred: Proven ability to conceive new/innovative ideas or solutions using good logical and scientific problem solving skills. Must be able to communicate results in oral and written form acceptable to senior research staff.

Required: Proficient in computer skills. Mathematical scientific reasoning and oral and written communication expertise adequate to initiate independent work.

**Pay Range**

$40.66 - $58.96 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.