Assistant Research Professor

About the role

The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU) has an opening for a full-time Assistant Research Professor in the Meyer Laboratory. This position is expected to work independently under the guidance of the principal investigator.

Responsibilities

• Formally supervise and train new staff or students as needed, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on techniques and consultation on project work.
• Oversee supply and equipment budget under the minimal supervision of the principal investigator or business manager.
• Work with the health and safety department to ensure the lab complies with regulations and all required training(s).
• Manage APB, IRB and APLAC protocols.
• Provide general lab support as needed.
• Manage animal colony and assist with prioritizing and carrying out experiments.
• Design research approaches for a major portion of research project(s), including background research, experimental design and execution, problem-solving, and writing up for publication.
• Develop new methods; test and evaluate a variety of approaches.
• Perform complex analyses of multidimensional data, including running pipelines in a high-performance computing environment.
• Strategically plan and prioritize novel cell engineering approaches occurring in the laboratory and in collaboration with the Gates Institute and Department of Surgery.
• Manage integrated biobanking effort in collaboration with the Hematology Division and maintain liquid nitrogen and -80C freezer sample collections.
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication.
• Present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; propose new research directions based on new advances discussed in the literature.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 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.

Qualifications

• Specific experience with Stem Cell 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Multiple plan options for Medical and Dental.
• Disability, Life, Vision insurance.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan with employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Days.
• Tuition Benefit.
• Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

Pay

Hiring Range: Assistant Research Professor: $95,000 - $120,000.

Schedule

Full-time.