Assistant Research Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu. The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has an opening for a full-time Assistant Research Professor in the Pietras and Jordan Laboratories. This position is involved in studies aimed at defining the biology of acute myeloid leukemia stem cells. Specifically, the Fellow will help investigate the role of metabolism in the biology and pathogenesis of acute myelogenous leukemia. The Fellow is expected to conduct research projects, to think independently, be highly motivated, design and carry out experiments, analyze data, and interpret and publish results. It is the Fellow’s responsibility to fully understand the technical details of Dr. Jordan’s projects as well as how each applies within the larger context of defining novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of leukemia and cancers.

Requirements

A doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal.
Candidate must be able to work with laboratory animals and animal tissues.
Candidate must meet eligibility requirements for NIH T32 and F32 postdoctoral fellowship awards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member within a research environment.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with computer software including Microsoft Office.
Skilled with the use of aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques.
Skilled with common laboratory techniques and equipment consistent with PhD-level graduate training.
Ability to commit to an independent scientific career in stem cell biology, immunology, or a related field, with a proven high degree of independence and self-motivation to achieve these ends.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the project.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with leukemia research.
Graduate training in a biomedical laboratory setting, studying immunology, molecular biology, hematology and/or stem cell biology.
Experience with the use of advanced flow cytometry equipment (including LSRII and FACSAria II) for analysis and sorting of cells, and development of multicolor antibody staining panels.
Experience in mouse handling, husbandry and dissection.
Experience in experimental hematology and molecular biology assays and techniques, including HSC isolation and analysis, and high-throughput sequencing.
Candidates that have successfully obtained competitive, extramural funding during their doctoral studies are preferred.

Responsibilities

Ambulatory-based patient care, caring for patients with hematologic pathologic conditions
Partner with Hospital and School of Medicine partners to build a hematology program
Supervising nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, fellows, residents, and medical students as needed
Carrying out a research program
Participating in and leading outreach activities, including outreach clinics outside the CU-Anschutz campus, educational events for patients and their families, camps for patients, work with patient advocacy groups, and other similar initiatives