Assistant Research Professor, Internal Medicine (Career-Track) (PhD) (Phoenix)

The University of Arizona•Phoenix, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Hold a PhD in related field of study from an accredited institution.
Have post-doctoral training and/or experience commensurate with appointment at the rank of a assistant professor.
Demonstrate scholarly accomplishment in research.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

Direct tissue procurement effort for the Department.
Develop processes, procedures and a collaborative research program in the field of 3D organoid biology.
Expand collaborative efforts with the University of Arizona biomedical scientists and physician scientists in the development of organoids relevant to cancer, lung disease, and liver disease.
Develop human precision cut lung and liver slice model systems.
Perform tissue histology, staining, and quantification.
Organize tissue bank collection of FPPE, fresh frozen, and organoid samples.
Participate in both training of students and technicians.
Participate as a productive member of the Department and the College through impactful scholarly work and good citizenship.
Additional duties as assigned.