Research Post Doctoral Fellow
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by
humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future
for all through its integrated health services. As one of the
nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations,
CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient
encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and
138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based
services and virtual care offerings. Our Mission As CommonSpirit
Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by
improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who
are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn
more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for
more information about our mission, vision, and values. Job Summary
and Responsibilities As a Research Post Doctoral Fellow, you will
actively engage in laboratory, translational, or clinical research
under faculty guidance. Your primary objective is to advance your
specialized understanding and practical skills. Engages in
laboratory, translational, or clinical research under the direction
and guidance of a faculty member, developing skills necessary for
success as an independent investigator. Every day you will
contribute to ongoing research by conducting experiments, analyzing
data, or participating in clinical investigations. This experience
aims to build competencies for independent investigative work. To
be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong
foundational knowledge, a proactive research approach, and
commitment to developing independence and critical thinking. •
Aspires to excellence in work quality and quantity. • Shows growth
technically and intellectually. • Contributes to mentor-directed
research. • Demonstrates capabilities to produce quality original
research or clinical care. • Develops skills in a research and/or
clinical specialty • Demonstrates potential to launch an
extramurally-funded research program. Job Requirements Required •
Ph.D., post-baccalaureate M.D. or D.Sc. degree or equivalent in a
relevant field of endeavor and Laboratory or clinical research at
the postbaccalaureate level with an interest in a faculty members
line of study, upon hire and • None, upon hire Preferred •
Doctorate Of Science in a relevant field of endeavor Beyond minimum
required, experience writing research reports concerning own work
and familiarity with a biomedical discipline, upon hire Where Youll
Work Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of
Phoenix, Arizona,St. Josephs 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. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area.
More than 125 years later, St. Josephs 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. Josephs includes the
internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton
Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Josephs, Ivy Brain Tumor
Center, and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (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. Josephs among the top
hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In
addition, St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of
Medicine at St. Josephs, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix
Childrens Hospital. St. Josephs is consistently named an
outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers.
Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.
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our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
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