Assistant Research Professor, Internal Medicine; Career Track; PhD; College of Medicine-Phoenix

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

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, including collaborative team‑based science, service to investigative efforts, directing tissue procurement efforts, and training students and technicians.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department, actively participate in scholarly work, teaching, and service, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant professor. The candidate will meet the requirements of a career‑track faculty according to 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.

• 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 training of students and technicians.
• Participate as a productive member of the Department and the College through impactful scholarly work and good citizenship.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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

• 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).

Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources
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Application:
The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter and one additional document are required. The additional document should be professional references and contact information; please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, with 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, including obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate college review committee.

Posting Number: req
23904
Department: COM Phx Internal Medicine

Location:

Greater Phoenix Area
Rank:
Assistant Professor (Career‑Track)
FLSA:
Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more.

9/16/2025
Position open until filled.

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