Faculty Position in Lung Immunology and Inflammation Research - Open Rank MD, MD/PhD, PhD (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor)

About the role

The Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated and accomplished scientists for full-time faculty positions. Successful candidates will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team focused on advancing respiratory health that applies to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory infections, and transplant medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research program with a well-funded research portfolio that is sustained through extramural grant acquisition.
• Collaborate with basic science and clinical researchers to drive translational research that bridges discovery and application and fosters development of multi-investigator programs.
• Publish groundbreaking, innovative research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to trainees and junior faculty.
• Contribute to the academic mission of the Division and the Institution through teaching, curriculum development, and service on committees.
• Participate in established Denver citywide programs that include the University and affiliates.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. This is an open rank position. Candidate will be hired at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (tenured or tenure-track), commensurate with background, experience, and records of success.
  • PhD Candidates: Assistant Professor: PhD degree with minimum of 2 years of research experience in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory research Associate Professor: Current or past faculty appointment as an Assistant, Associate Professor, or equivalent in an academic institutionPhD degree with at least 4 years of experience leading a research group in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory research Professor: Current or past faculty appointment as an Associate Professor, Professor, or equivalent in an academic institutionPhD degree with at least 7 years of experience leading a research group in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory research MD or MD/PhD Candidates: Assistant Professor: MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree with minimum of 2 years of research experience in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory researchMedical Degree from an accredited school of medicineCompletion of Pulmonary Sciences or Internal Medicine Fellowship (ACGME accredited)Board Eligible or Certification in Pulmonary Science or Critical Care MedicineAbility to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges by the time of hire Associate Professor: Current or past faculty appointment as an Assistant, Associate Professor, or equivalent in an academic institutionMD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree with at least 4 years of experience leading a research group in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory researchMedical Degree from an accredited school of medicineCompletion of Pulmonary Sciences or Internal Medicine Fellowship (ACGME accredited)Board Eligible or Certification in Pulmonary Science or Critical Care MedicineAbility to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges by the time of hire Professor: Current or past faculty appointment as an Associate Professor, Professor, or equivalent in an academic institutionMD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree with at least 7 years of experience leading a research group in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory researchMedical Degree from an accredited school of medicineCompletion of Pulmonary Sciences or Internal Medicine Fellowship (ACGME accredited)Board Eligible or Certification in Pulmonary Science or Critical Care MedicineAbility to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges by the time of hire
• Preferred Qualifications: Candidate must demonstrate excellence in researchExpertise in airway epithelial cell and molecular biology and omics approachesExpertise in translational lung research related to the diseases aboveExperience with clinical research and the ability to bridge basic science findings with clinical applicationsProven track record of peer-reviewed publications and successful grant acquisitionTeam leadership experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to develop collaborative or independent research projectsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environmentExcellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and mentorship skillsEffectiveness in grant-writingAbility to provide educational knowledge and skills to various learnersMD or MD/PhD candidates: knowledge of standard inpatient and outpatient clinical operations and procedures; diagnosis of disorders and diseases of the lungs

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. For questions, contact Natalya Cruz-Teixeira at natalya.cruz-teixeira@cuanschutz.edu.