Assistant Research Professor
About The Position
The Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Assistant Research Professor to join the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The successful candidate will collaborate with investigators to advance translational research in transplantation immunology. This position requires an experienced investigator with expertise in transplantation biology, immunology and cell death pathways. The successful applicant will work independently and collaboratively with research leadership and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement innovative tissue preservation strategies and translational studies in both rodent and large animal systems.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, immunology, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience performing animal surgery.
- At least 5 years of expertise in immunology research.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity including peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with large animal transplantation models.
- Experience in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) research.
- Experience in cell death research.
- Experience with immunohistology, confocal microscopy, and advanced imaging analysis.
- Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, and Western blotting.
- Experience in laboratory management.
- Experience mentoring students, trainees, or research staff.
- Experience contributing to grant applications and funded research projects.
Responsibilities
- Work independently and collaboratively with the Principal Investigator and research team to design and execute translational research projects.
- Perform a range of laboratory techniques, including flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blotting, PCR, immunohistology, and confocal microscopy, in accordance with project requirements.
- Design and conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments related to tissue preservation, ischemia-reperfusion injury, transplantation immunology, and tissue repair.
- Analyze experimental data and maintain accurate research records.
- Train and supervise laboratory personnel and trainees in experimental techniques.
- Lead and contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, research reports, and grant applications.
- Present research findings at laboratory meetings, institutional seminars, and national or international scientific conferences.
- Ensure compliance with institutional research policies including IACUC and biosafety regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators and external research partners on translational research projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
- There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
