Assistant Research Professor, Internal Medicine (Career-Track) (PhD) (Phoenix)
Assistant Research Professor, Internal Medicine (Career-Track) (PhD) (Phoenix)
Position Highlights:
The Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix invites talented academic scientists to apply for this outstanding career faculty opportunity. The successful applicant will have expertise in tissue procurement and development of patient-derived organoid technology. The individual will spend 90% of their time in research related activities, including collaborative team-based science, service to investigative efforts of the department, directing tissue procurement efforts and training students and technicians.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine, actively participate in scholarly work, teaching, service and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant professor.
The successful candidate will meet the requirements of career-track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PCB) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.
Duties & Responsibilities: Directtissue procurement effort for the Department.
Developprocesses, procedures and a collaborative research program in the field of3D organoid biology.
Expandcollaborative efforts with the University of Arizona biomedical scientistsand physician scientists in the development of organoids relevant tocancer, lung disease, and liver disease.
Develophuman precision cut lung and liver slice model systems.
Performtissue histology, staining, and quantification.
Organizetissue bank collection of FPPE, fresh frozen, and organoid samples.
Participatein both training of students and technicians.
Participateas a productive member of the Department and the College through impactfulscholarly work and good citizenship.
Additional dutiesas assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Holda PhD in related field of study from an accredited institution.
Havepost-doctoral training and/or experience commensurate with appointment atthe rank of a assistant professor.
Demonstratescholarly accomplishment in research.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrate experience in cancer, lung, or liver organoid development.
Have current funding in the area of 3D organoid biology.
Demonstrate experience in cancer (preferred melanoma, pancreatic cancer, GI cancers or lung cancer).
Show experience investigating fibrotic diseases and drug development approaches.
Demonstrate experience studying fibroblast biology and/or cancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs).
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Faculty
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition
talent@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/13/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
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