Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates with strong research plans in the general fields of Immunology and Microbiology with a strong focus on immunotherapy, innovation in combination immunotherapies, and experience in clinical studies and collaboration are encouraged to apply. Examples of research areas of particular interest include cancer immunity, translational studies of basic and applied immunology, computational approaches to preclinical and clinical studies, immune modulation, inflammatory or immune responses to cancer, and experience in clinical collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a strong extramurally funded research program
• Conduct an interdisciplinary research program using innovative approaches to address the generation/maintenance of immunity in health and disease
• Contribute to the teaching, mentoring and service missions of the Department

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus www.cuanschutz.edu is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. The CU Anschutz Department of Immunology and Microbiology encompasses a broad range of research and teaching activities focused on basic mechanisms of host immune responses, mechanisms of viral and bacterial pathogenesis, and the intersection of these two domains in studies of host-pathogen interactions. For more information, visit https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/immunology-and-microbiology.

The research-intensive Department of Immunology and Microbiology is housed in world-class facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus in the greater Denver area http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/departments/ImmunologyMicrobiology/Pages/welcome.aspx. The Department and the Anschutz Medical Campus fosters a highly collegial culture and the possibility to establish collaborations with investigators in a variety of basic and clinical departments. In addition, exciting recent campus initiatives, including RNA Biosciences http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/programs/rna/pages/RNA-Bioscience.aspx, Human Immunology and Immunotherapy http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/programs/immunology-immunotherapy/pages/default.aspx, and GI and Liver Innate Immunity http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/programs/Innate-Immune-Program/Pages/default.aspx, the newly formed Department for Biomedical Informatics https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/dbmi, and the University of Colorado Cancer Center https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/colorado-cancer-center each provide resources, advanced instrumentation, and expertise to enhance the research program of the successful applicant.

Faculty appointees will receive outstanding start-up support and will work in a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art core facilities, including genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, immune monitoring, imaging, biophysics, Cryo-EM, and ABSL3/BSL3 facilities.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) 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.

Qualifications:

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

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the biomedical sciences
• Excellent record of research productivity
• Accomplishments and publications incorporating biomedical science
• Experience and publications incorporating translational studies and clinical trials in immune responses

Preferred Qualifications:
Well-developed interdisciplinary research plans that employ innovative approaches with human and animal models to study mechanisms of immunity to pathogens or cancer.

How to Apply:

Applicants should prepare a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a detailed research plan summarizing current and proposed research, teaching and education philosophy, and contact information for three professional references.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Adrianne Lydick, Adrianne.lydick@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 29, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$127,000-132,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

The total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.