Assistant Research Professor - Department of Surgery

The University of Arizona, United States

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Location: Tucson, ARIZONA
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Assistant Research Professor - Department of Surgery
Posting Number req19029
Department Surgery
Department Website Link www.surgery.arizona.edu
Medical Sub-Speciality Transplant Surgery
Location University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address 1501 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights The Wertheim lab in the Department of Surgery is recruiting for an Assistant Research Professor, Non-Tenure Eligible. This position will work under the direction of Dr. Jason Wertheim. The University of Arizona Department of Surgery's mission is to foster excellence in patient care, surgical education, research, and technical innovation. We strive to be leaders and role models of excellence, innovation, and caring in all that we do, and we are committed to train the next generation of surgeon leaders. Our actions exemplify our core values of compassion, integrity, respect, pursuit of knowledge, responsibility, and diversity.

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! 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
  • Develop protocols to differentiate renal tissue using the knowledge of kidney tissue engineering and human stem cell culture.
  • Determine functionality of differentiated renal tissues both in vitro and in vivo using the knowledge of kidney tissue engineering and human stem cell culture.
  • Training and supervision of undergraduate students, medical students, graduate students as well as junior post-doctoral fellows using the knowledge of kidney tissue engineering and human stem cell culture.
  • Lead, contribute and participate in authorship of research publications and presentation using the knowledge of kidney tissue engineering and human stem cell culture.
  • Collect, analyze and graph data conclude research projects in a timely manner and write reports, manuscripts, and grants using the knowledge of kidney tissue engineering and human stem cell culture.
  • Develop research projects in addition to their primary research using the knowledge of kidney tissue engineering and human stem cell culture.
Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD or foreign equivalent.
  • 2 years of post- graduate experience as a research scholar. 
Preferred Qualifications *PhD or foreign equivalent, in Biotechnology or Biochemistry. *Knowledge of kidney tissue engineering and human stem cell culture. *Research experience in kidney biology and kidney regeneration. *Scientific understanding, skills of novel research through publications. *Experience in the field of organoid technology and implantation of novel tissues in animal models. *Experience in the generation of organoids, performing animal survival surgeries and implanting organoids under the kidney capsule of rodents. *Expertise in the field of organoid technology, animal surgeries, rat organ cannulation and decellularization.
Rank Assistant
Tenure Information Non-Career-Track (NTE)
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 DOE
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 Jessica Holmgren | [email protected]
Open Date 3/7/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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