Assistant Research Professor, Internal Medicine (Career Track) (PhD) (College of Medicine-Phoenix)
Posting Number: req23904
Department: COM Phx Internal Medicine
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: 475 E. 5th St. , Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
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.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate experience in cancer, lung, or liver organoid development.
- Have current funding in the area of 3D organoid biology.
- Demonstrate experience in 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
Tenure Information
Career-Track (CT)
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
Contact Information for Candidates
College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.
CV, cover letter and one additional document required for the position.
One additional document will be: professional references and contact information. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.
Faculty selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee
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