Assistant Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics

Job Title: Assistant Professor

Position: #00839315 – Requisition: #37632

Job Summary:

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (BMG) and The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus jointly invites applications for an Assistant Professor. The person holding this position will develop and direct an independent, externally funded research program related to the development and/or investigation of the molecular and/or cellular mechanisms related to understanding the islet beta cell function in the context of Type 1 Diabetes. This individual will be responsible for the daily management, supervision, training and evaluation of personnel (such as graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and professional research assistants) whose positions are funded by research grants on which they are the principal investigator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead an independent externally funded research program

• Develop novel approaches to understand how RNA translation affects beta cell function in the context of diabetes

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the basic and translational research community to obtain external funding and publish high-impact manuscripts

• Present research in all appropriate venues to increase the awareness of research being performed in the lab, and to facilitate collaborative interactions.

• Participate in service activities within the department(s), the university and the broader scientific community that contribute to the accomplishment of department and university missions, and that promote the success and welfare of the broader scientific and medical community.

• Mentor pre- and post-doctoral trainees

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

We seek a colleague with a visionary program that will synergize with our current strengths or expand them in new directions. The ethos of our department is based on collegiality, collaboration, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures the success of all faculty and staff. We are passionate about maintaining and enhancing diversity, equity and inclusivity in our Department through current and long-term action. We seek to attract and promote individuals who share these values and who will engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado