Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Urology

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Urology Posting Number: req26379 Department: Urology Department Website: Location: Tucson Campus, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA Position Highlights The Department of Urology is seeking a highly motivated applicant for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to be mentored by Dr. Sayyid. This challenging position requires a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, and drive for applicants interested in health services research in urologic oncology, clinical trial design and implementation in urologic oncology, evidence synthesis—including systematic reviews, pairwise meta-analyses, and network meta-analyses—and biomarker discovery and validation using spatial transcriptomics. The Department of Urology at the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine is growing into a nationally and internationally recognized research and educational center. We strive to blend the excitement of fundamental immunological research with the relevance of its work. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to recreation and cultural activities; and more. Duties & Responsibilities Participate in the design, execution, and management of clinical and translational research studies in urologic oncology. Assist with study development, including protocol writing, IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and data management plans. Conduct data collection, curation, quality assurance, and statistical analyses using clinical databases and research datasets. Perform systematic reviews, pairwise meta-analyses, and network meta-analyses in accordance with established methodological standards. Contribute to biomarker discovery and validation projects, including analyses of spatial transcriptomic data. Prepare abstracts, manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations for submission to national and international meetings and peer-reviewed journals. Present research findings at departmental meetings, regional conferences, and national scientific meetings. Collaborate with faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, biostatisticians, and external research partners. Participate in the design and implementation of investigator-initiated and cooperative group clinical trials. Maintain accurate research records and ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and ethical requirements. Mentor and collaborate with junior trainees and students involved in research projects. Minimum Qualifications MD or DO degree (completed or expected prior to start date). Preferred Qualifications Interest in pursuing a career in urology or academic medicine. Prior clinical, translational, or health services research experience. Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, SPSS). Previous involvement in manuscript preparation, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses. Familiarity with clinical trial methodology and regulatory processes. Experience working with large clinical datasets or cancer registries. Demonstrated record of research productivity, including abstracts, presentations, or peer-reviewed publications. FLSA: Exempt. Full Time: Full Time. Hours per week: 40. Job Category: Research. Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits. Rate of Pay: DOE. Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE). Criminal background check required: name-based, non-security sensitive. Number of Vacancies: 1. Contact Information: Dr. Rashid Sayyid (Banner): View email address on click.appcast.io John Martin (Banner): View email address on click.appcast.io Open Date: 6/26/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA