Lead Research Scientist, Department of Anesthesiology (Extended Temporary)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona Department of Anesthesiology seeks a Lead Research Scientist to provide advanced research and program coordination support through specialized subject-matter expertise. The role independently coordinates research programs and projects, develops research methods and protocols, and oversees day-to-day operations. The department is a multidisciplinary group of clinicians, educators, and researchers focused on advancing medicine and health through patient-care innovation, training, and research. This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Communicate effectively with different groups and individuals.
• Attention to detail and openness to new approaches and ideas.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and online collaboration tools such as Google Docs, Box, and Teams.
• Ability to independently manage multiple responsibilities, set appropriate timelines, and ensure projects and assignments meet established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify extramural funding opportunities from federal agencies, foundations, and industry sponsors.
• Write and edit scientific sections of grant applications, including specific aims, research strategy, and data analysis plans.
• Prepare budgets and budget justifications with department and sponsored-projects staff.
• Support contract negotiation, progress reporting, and compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Design and implement investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials in perioperative medicine, acute pain, and anesthesiology.
• Develop trial protocols, statistical analysis plans, case report forms, and data-management procedures.
• Perform or direct statistical analyses and interpret trial results.
• Prepare IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee data quality and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and federal regulations.
• Lead and support translational research connecting laboratory, mechanistic, or biomarker findings to clinical questions and patient outcomes.
• Develop hypotheses and study designs bridging basic science and clinical practice, integrating clinical, physiologic, pharmacologic, and electronic health record data.
• Build research infrastructure, including databases, registries, and analytic pipelines, to sustain the department's research portfolio.
• Serve as a methodological and scientific resource for clinical faculty, residents, and fellows.
• Consult on study design, sample size, statistical methods, and feasibility.
• Help clinical investigators develop clinical questions into fundable, publishable projects.
• Participate in multidisciplinary research teams across the College of Medicine and affiliated health system.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, abstracts, and presentations for national and international meetings.
• Mentor trainees and junior investigators in research methods and scientific writing.
• Contribute to departmental research education activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability programs
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University
• Retirement plans
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
• Innovative work-life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior