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

Assistant Research Professor, Internal Medicine (Career-Track) (PhD) (Phoenix) Posting Number req26796 Department COM Phx Internal Medicine Department Website Link College of Medicine-Phoenix Medical Sub-Speciality Location Greater Phoenix Area Address 475 N. 5th Street, 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.

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Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

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 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 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 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates

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Open Date 8/13/2026 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 to be considered for the position. One additional document will be professional references. 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 teaching 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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