University of Arizona · 4 months ago
Assistant, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine (Tenure Eligible) - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry LevelThe University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix invites talented academic scientists to apply for a faculty opportunity in Internal Medicine. The successful candidate will focus on translational research, specifically in patient-derived organoid technology and human pluripotent stem cell biology, while also engaging in medical education and academic service.
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Responsibilities
Maintain a nationally recognized and continuously funded research program in the field of 3D organoid biology and iPSC 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
Demonstrate scholarly activity by publishing results in peer-reviewed journals
Participate in both undergraduate medical and graduate education
Participate in advising duties and committee assignments
Participate as a productive member of the Department and the College through impactful scholarly work and good citizenship
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in related field of study
Post-doctoral training and experience commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
Demonstrated scholarly accomplishment in research
Preferred
Experience in cancer, lung, or liver organoid development
Current funding in the area of 3D organoid biology
Experience in melanoma, pancreatic cancer, GI cancers, and lung cancer
Experience investigating fibrotic diseases and drug development approaches
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
State and optional retirement plans
Access to UA recreation and cultural activities
And more!
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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