University of Arizona · 2 months ago
Assistant Research Professor, Internal Medicine (Career Track) (PhD) (College of Medicine-Phoenix)
Phoenix, AZ
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Senior LevelThe University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix invites talented academic scientists to apply for a career faculty opportunity. The successful applicant will focus on research related to tissue procurement and patient-derived organoid technology while participating in scholarly work and teaching.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Benefits
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
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Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
Founded in 1885
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
Lanita Collette
Acting CIO, Deputy CIO
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