Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Urology

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;

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.

• 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.

• MD or DO degree (completed or expected prior to start date).

• 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.

• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
• Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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