Research Scientist, Senior Research Scientist, or Assistant Research Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine, Medical Oncology

Job Title: Research Scientist, Senior Research Scientist, or Assistant Research Professor

Position #00802914 – Requisition #36971

Job Summary:

Assistant Research Professor:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Instructor or Assistant Research Professor to join the Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine. This position will support the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Translational Program and laboratory of Dr Virginia Borges, a physician-scientist whose research focuses on young women’s breast cancer research and identifying the reasons for increased metastasis in breast cancer. This is a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a large, translational cancer research program embedded within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary academic cancer center.

The primary purpose of this role will be to direct, collaborate, and participate in cutting edge translational research, prepare manuscripts for publication, develop research ideas and lead their development, monitor progress, develop budgets, and manage research staff. This individual will help lead multiple projects identifying mechanisms of increased metastatic potential and therapeutic resistance in breast cancer, including interrogating the tumor microenvironment, identifying circulating and tissue biomarkers, and interactions with the immune system.  In addition to advancing high-impact research, the Instructor/Assistant Research Professor will contribute to the scientific leadership and operational development of the laboratory, mentor trainees and staff, and foster a culture of mutual support, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

Assistant Research Professor

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage research projects focused on the mechanisms of metastasis and resistance in breast cancer, focused on young onset cases and human samples.
• Develop and optimize in vitro and in vivo models (cell line and mouse) of metastasis, therapeutic resistance, and perform molecular and biochemical analyses.
• Collaborate with the YWBCTP existing research partners, including other PhD investigators, physician and clinical investigators, computational biologists, and industry partners to integrate laboratory findings with patient data and accelerate clinical translation.
• Mentor and supervise research trainees, including summer students clinical fellows, and technicians, in experimental design, data interpretation, and manuscript/grant preparation. There is also potential for graduate student level mentoring.
• Contribute to scientific writing and communication, including manuscripts, grant applications, conference presentations, and progress reports.
• Support and collaborate with the Borges lab managers to establish and maintain laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
• Support lab infrastructure development, including resource allocation, budgeting, and strategic planning. 

Research Scientist and Senior Research Scientist:

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-lead and manage research projects focused on the mechanisms of metastasis and resistance in breast cancer, focused on young onset cases and human samples.