Open Rank Assistant – Associate Research Professor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

108d • $80,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery at CU Anschutz has an opening for a full-time research faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with a focus in brain tumor research. The Department’s goal is to build a multi-disciplinary group of investigators driving research discovery and novel therapeutic advances in neuro-oncology. We are seeking expertise in tumor immunology, tumor genomics, cancer neuroscience, and tumor epidemiology. The Department is focused on becoming a destination center for brain tumor research and care, whether primary or metastatic. In addition to collaborating with other researchers and clinicians within the Department of Neurosurgery, we anticipate that the faculty member will develop new collaborations with other Departments and multidisciplinary groups on the Anschutz Medical Campus.

Requirements

• PhD in Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Epidemiology, or similar
• Evidence of previous research grant submissions
• Accomplishments and publications in the areas of neuro-oncology, tumor immunology, tumor genomics, neuroscience, or epidemiology.
• 3+ years of experience for Associate Professor
• Proven experience in all aspects of research operations including, but not limited to, laboratory personnel and space management, clinical trials, grant development, budget and resource management, faculty and personnel management

Nice To Haves

• Experience with team-based research that promotes an environment that values all team members
• Experience in grant-writing, grant and manuscript review, lab operations
• Experience heading an independent laboratory at an academic institution

Responsibilities

• Conduct research
• Collaborate with other physicians-scientists and scientists both within and outside of the Department
• Immunology: Identify susceptibilities and develop novel therapeutics (including CAR-T cells, bispecific T cell engagers, checkpoint inhibition strategies, and other immunotherapeutic modalities or adjuncts)
• Genomics: Apply the latest advances in single cell 'omics' to identify novel targets, susceptibilities, origins, etc as they pertain to brain tumors.
• Cancer neuroscience: Characterize the interplay between tumors and their intracranial environs to identify novel mechanistic targets.
• Tumor Epidemiology: Identify novel risk factors and associations with brain tumor occurrence; identify susceptible populations; identify differences in treatment responders and non-responders.
• Research mentorship (graduate/medical students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, fellows, and research staff)
• Obtain extramural support.
• Publish high-impact manuscripts in peer reviewed journals.
• Provide academic leadership and service to the Department, School, University and profession.

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
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree