Assistant Professor – Physician or PhD Scientist in Chronic Kidney Disease Research

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a board-certified Nephrology physician scientist at the Assistant Professor level with training and interest in deciphering novel mechanism of disease in lupus nephritis. The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to conduct impactful research in the area of immune-complex disease and lupus nephritis. In addition, the candidate will have clinical responsibilities in the inpatient, outpatient and dialysis services. The ideal candidate will have a record of scholarly productivity, and mentorship. The candidate will be recommended for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Have an MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DO, or international equivalent terminal degree.

Nice To Haves

• A record of scholarly achievement.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with learners, faculty, healthcare teams, administrators, and community organizations.
• Expertise in clinical research.
• Accomplishment in research scholarship
• A demonstrated commitment to education and mentorship of medical and graduate students, residents and fellows.
• Have a proven record of academic leadership abilities, as well as a demonstrated commitment to education and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Direct mechanistic studies in immune-complex disease and lupus nephritis
• Publish original research findings
• Apply for continual grant funding
• 25-30% clinical effort on the inpatient, outpatient and dialysis services.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees