Leukemia/Lymphoma Physician Scientist - Open Rank

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

26d•$191,400 - $282,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz seeks an innovative physician-scientist to establish and lead an independent laboratory-based research program focused on pediatric leukemia and/or lymphoma. This open-rank faculty position is intended for an early- or mid-career investigator committed to basic or translational research that advances understanding of leukemia and lymphoma biology and accelerates development of novel therapies. The role allocates approximately 80% of effort to research and 20% to clinical care. As a member of the Leukemia/Lymphoma Program, the faculty member will connect clinical and laboratory research, translating clinically relevant questions into scientific investigations and advancing discoveries toward better outcomes for children and adolescents with leukemia and lymphoma. The program has substantial participation and leadership in Children’s Oncology Group (COG) and Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia (TACL) clinical trials, with opportunities to collaborate in leukemia biology, cellular therapy, immunotherapy, precision medicine, and regenerative medicine. The position is based onsite at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. Academic rank may be Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. Clinical responsibilities include approximately four weeks of inpatient oncology service annually, including chemotherapy service and shared call coverage; an outpatient leukemia clinic averaging approximately one session every other week; participation in procedure clinics as needed; and contributions to multidisciplinary care conferences and disease-focused initiatives.

Requirements

MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree.
Completion of an accredited Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship.
Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
Eligibility for Colorado medical licensure and DEA registration.
Demonstrated scholarly achievement, including peer-reviewed publications in pediatric leukemia, lymphoma, cancer biology, immunology, cellular therapy, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience conducting basic, translational, or laboratory-based research.
For Associate Professor consideration: current or prior federal peer-reviewed funding or major foundation support; an established independent research program with sustained scholarly productivity and extramural funding; leadership in cooperative groups, multicenter research initiatives, disease-specific programs, or national scientific organizations; successful translation of laboratory discoveries into clinically impactful applications; sustained mentorship; experience leading interdisciplinary research teams; and established institutional collaborations.
Knowledge of pediatric hematology/oncology, leukemia biology, cancer genetics, immunology, and translational research methodologies.
Ability to develop, lead, and sustain an independent laboratory-based research program focused on leukemia and related hematologic malignancies.
Strong scientific writing and communication skills, including preparation of publications, grant applications, presentations, and other scholarly works.
Ability to secure and manage extramural funding from federal agencies, foundations, industry, and philanthropic sources.
Expertise in experimental design, data analysis, scientific rigor, and high-quality laboratory and translational research.
Ability to translate clinically relevant questions into research studies that advance scientific knowledge and patient care.
Ability to establish productive interdisciplinary collaborations with clinical, translational, and basic science investigators.
Effective mentoring, teaching, and leadership skills to support trainees, fellows, students, and junior faculty.
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to balance research, clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities.
Commitment to a collaborative academic environment and to the strategic growth and national visibility of the Leukemia/Lymphoma Program and Cancer Center.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary academic and clinical teams.
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Advanced research training through a postdoctoral fellowship, physician-scientist training program, K-award, institutional career development program, or equivalent protected research experience.
Strong potential to establish an independent research program.
Prior success obtaining pilot, foundation, society, institutional, industry-sponsored, or federal research funding.
Evidence of translational research bridging laboratory discovery and clinical application.
Experience mentoring students, residents, fellows, or research trainees.
Demonstrated collaborative work with multidisciplinary research teams.
Interest in developing innovative research programs aligned with institutional strengths.
Expertise in pediatric leukemia biology, lymphoma biology, leukemia genomics, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, immune-oncology, precision medicine, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead an independent, innovative, externally funded laboratory-based research program focused on pediatric leukemia and/or lymphoma.
Conduct basic and/or translational research related to leukemia biology, disease progression, therapeutic resistance, or novel treatment development.
Pursue and secure extramural funding through federal agencies, foundations, industry partnerships, and philanthropic support.
Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Present research at regional, national, and international scientific meetings.
Establish productive collaborations with investigators across the University Cancer Center, the Gates Institute, and other campus research initiatives.
Contribute to institutional leukemia research priorities and strategic initiatives.
Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, trainees, residents, fellows, and junior faculty members.
Participate in departmental, divisional, institutional, and national academic activities as appropriate.
Provide approximately four weeks of inpatient oncology service annually, including chemotherapy service and shared call coverage.
Maintain an outpatient leukemia clinic practice averaging approximately one clinic session every other week.
Participate in procedure clinics as needed.
Contribute to multidisciplinary patient care conferences and leukemia/lymphoma disease-specific initiatives.
Support clinical and translational research through collaboration with clinical trial and disease-focused teams.