Open Rank: Professor Series (Auditory & Vestibular Function Research)

About the role

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/otolaryngology) in conjunction with the Department of Physiology & Biophysics (https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physiology) invites applications for a tenure eligible faculty position at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (UC-AMC) in Aurora, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Lead an active extramurally funded research program focused on central / cortical mechanisms of auditory and/or vestibular function using cutting edge techniques such as in vivo Ca2+ imaging, electrophysiology, bioengineering and/or computational approaches.
• Collaborate with the Hearing and Balance group at the UC-AMC, which includes several NIH-funded investigators with broad interests in mechanisms associated with auditory and vestibular function from animal models to humans.
• Participate in the Department of Otolaryngology’s NIDCD R25 training program led by Dr. Yuri Agrawal and Dr. Sue Kinnamon.
• Join the UC-AMC’s vibrant cross-departmental Neuroscience Graduate Training Program with > 100 faculty members conducting basic and clinical research.
• Engage with affiliated Faculty within the Departments of Bioinformatics on campus and Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the CU Boulder campus.

Requirements

• Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D. degree.
• Minimum of 3+ years post Ph.D. fellowship training or equivalent training in research for Assistant Professor.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience at Assistant Faculty rank or equivalent research scientist rank for Associate Professor.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience at Associate Faculty rank or equivalent research scientist rank for Professor.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to change.
• Great attention to detail and quality.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other faculty and staff at all levels throughout the institution.
• Willingness to contribute to departmental teaching and service needs.
• Strong history of collaboration.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications.
• Clear plan for independent research and funding.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.