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The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is a non-conventional, non-profit program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer.  It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world.  Our multidisciplinary team of brain tumor specialists and scientists are accelerating drug discovery and precision medicine in neuro-oncology in an effort to identify the most promising first-in-class therapies for brain tumor patients. To support the clinical trial program, a centralized CAP/CLIA certified Pharmacokinetics Core Laboratory is being developed with the mission of providing state-of-the-art bioanalytic technology and a broad range of pharmacology expertise to enable evaluation of critical pharmacological endpoints in clinical trials. Summary of Position The Ivy Brain Tumor Center Pharmacokinetics Lab is currently in the process of CAP/CLIA certification and will be supporting healthcare professionals and patients in health management through accurate, precise and state of the art testing and research. We are looking for an individual to join the PK Lab team as a postdoctoral associate (at the level I, II and III depending on the experience). The candidate should have a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences and ideally in PK with a reasonable working knowledge in translational sciences. Candidates who have worked in the regulated environment to develop LC-MS/MS-based methods and can demonstrate competence in pharmacology and toxicology will be preferred. The candidate should be highly motivated, able to work well in teams, and have excellent communication skills. Potential areas of application include: drug PK, instrumental method development and validation, biomarker analysis, drug metabolism, PK analysis and modeling, medicinal or analytical chemistry. Key responsibilities include: Development, validation and implementation of analytical methods for various drugs, drug candidates, drug metabolites, and biomarkers employing LC-MS/MS technique. Contribution toward the design of preclinical and clinical studies. Development of independent research plans. Performing data analyses and interpretation. Manuscript preparation and publishing. Preparation of grant proposals and applications. Supervision and training of laboratory supporting research staff. Preparation and delivery of research presentations at local meetings, national and international conferences. General operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, including LC-MS/MS instrument. Maintenance of required laboratory safety documentation and adherence to the guidelines and regulations in compliance with CAP/CLIA and HIPAA rules.

The College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) is inviting applications from innovative academic neurosurgeons to serve as Chair of the college’s recently established Department of Neurosurgery. Reporting directly to Dean Michael M.I. Abecassis, the chair will work collaboratively with the leaders of COM-T and Banner University Medicine to build upon excellence in existing clinical, teaching and team-based research programs to position the department for growth and transformation. The chair will have the opportunity to enhance the subspecialty clinical offerings of the department by providing the continuum of tertiary neurosurgical services, with particular opportunities to grow the minimally invasive spine surgery, skull base surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery services. This physician leader will provide strategic leadership and direction for the growth of the clinical enterprise. Such growth will support the expansion of research and education. The leader will have the ability to build a program within the larger context of a growing regional health care system. The chair will evaluate and leverage department strengths to expand the UArizona/Banner Health footprint, expand relationships and partnerships with community providers, recruit and retain talented faculty and prepare the department for the changing healthcare landscape. The chair will be responsible for the clinical growth, research advancement, teaching excellence of the department and enhancement of the national reputation. The chair will also focus on efforts to expand the clinical footprint, optimize use of existing space, foster philanthropic development and manage resources across the enterprise. This physician leader will provide strategic and tactical leadership for all aspects of the department within the College of Medicine - Tucson including corresponding services at Banner University Medicine’s Tucson facilities. Duties and responsibilities: Establish a vision, tactical strategy and business model with the appropriate operating infrastructure to ensure clinical operations are effective, service oriented and efficient. Develop, maintain and expand high-quality clinical services and programs at Banner – University Medicine affiliated teaching hospitals and clinics to allow for the Department of Neurosurgery to be recognized as the market leader and premier provider of neurosurgical services in the region. Provide leadership that promotes professional development of existing faculty members and attracts highly-motivated and exceptional faculty, staff and trainees to the department. Ensure the department is recruiting the best faculty and staff to meet its strategic goals. Coach, mentor and develop others to build internal leadership capabilities for succession. Develop the next generation of physician leadership in the department. Foster a culture of interdisciplinary research through collaboration with affiliated departments and centers and expand an infrastructure that fosters research productivity. Establish appropriate communication channels with faculty, staff and administration that result in trust, alignment and collaborative working relationships in the pursuit of improved department cohesion and team environment. Develop key institutional partnerships and strategic relationships and define and pursue interdisciplinary clinical and research goals that align with the university, health sciences, COM-T, and Banner Health strategic goals. Create, implement and maintain defined standard objectives for clinical operation quality, surgical outcomes, patient access, financial targets and volume growth. Oversee departmental budgeting and resource management, meet departmental financial goals, and enact policies and processes that promote fiscal accountability and responsibility. As the educational leader of the department, ensure an excellent teaching program for the students, residents, and fellows who are receiving education and training within the department. Identify new and expand existing sources of funding, including extramural clinical and translational research grants, philanthropy and clinical revenue. Develop partnerships in the region to enhance the clinical operations and ensure a high value experience for patients and referring providers. Monitor and consistently work to improve clinical quality. Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for the department, both in the university, across Banner Health and in the community. Assure implementation of university policies pertaining to faculty governance and evaluation and actively enhance diversity. Be accountable for compliance with Joint Commission, federal and state accreditation requirements, as well as compliance with university and college policies and procedures.

Under the direction of the Vice Provost and Dean of Online and Innovative Educational Initiatives, the Director will establish the Office of Continuing Education and provide coordinated leadership for Northern Arizona University’s continuing education programs. Based in educational innovation and driven to engaging new and diverse markets advances, the Director will work in a highly collaborative environment and lead the development, maintenance, and refinement of continuing education programming at NAU. Application deadline: open until further notice. NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northern Arizona University seeks an experienced and dynamic professional to serve as the Research Analyst for Online and Innovative Educational Initiatives. This position provides data extraction, analysis, and strategic reporting related to workforce and market analysis. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of higher education, data systems, and analytic tools and methods as well as possess excellent communication skills needed to work in a fast-paced environment as part of multiple teams within the university and higher education community. Application deadline : Open until further notice. NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The AVPSP directs the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), providing mission-critical services in support of the research enterprise at Northern Arizona University. The AVPSP should be a dynamic leader and accomplished administrator with significant and productive experiences in leading and managing an organization that is responsible for reviewing and approving research proposals on behalf of NAU and submitting to sponsoring agencies, and for management of externally sponsored research awards. The AVPSP is a key member of the senior leadership team of the Research Division. The AVPSP will work collaboratively and in partnership with faculty, department chairs, college and school deans, administrative officers, the Vice President for Research (VPR), and other members of the VPR's leadership team to provide strategic leadership of NAU's sponsored research activities. The OSP manages a significant volume of financial activities: In fiscal year 2017, NAU was ranked 201st in the NSF Herd survey for Research Expenditures. Additionally, there has been growth of 11% in average Research Expenditures over the past 5 years. NAU's faculty and PI's seek out and receive funding for all mission critical areas, e.g., research (basic, applied, translational and clinical), public service, training, instruction and instructional development, etc., and the successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of these types of programs. The AVPSP will: Continue with the building and leading of a high-capacity sponsored projects infrastructure centrally and across the NAU research enterprise. Ensure that all research administration operations are compliant with university, state and federal regulations, policies and laws that govern externally-sponsored research. Establish a program of outreach to build strong relationships and work closely with faculty, colleges and departments, building strong relationships to facilitate research efforts and resolve problems. Manage Human Resource activities for the OSP regarding recruiting and selection, hiring, training, development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluation, and salary planning. Ensure timely submission of sponsored project applications and execution of awards. Serve as the expert and final arbiter for interpreting, explaining and applying external sponsors' research regulations and NAU policies to Principal Investigators and the research community. Establish credibility with NAU’s academic community when interpreting and applying federal, state and NAU policies as they apply to sponsored projects. Ensure all reporting for sponsored projects is accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Participate in the development of the institutional F&A cost proposal and negotiation of the F&A rate. Proactively engage with colleagues at other leading research universities or at national organizations to advocate for NAU's researchers, respond to compliance changes, etc. NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.