Open Rank - Research Scientist to Assistant Research Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine, Medical Oncology

Job Title: Open Rank - Research Scientist to Assistant Research Professor

Position #00834134 – Requisition #36795

Job Summary:

Assistant Research Professor:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Assistant Research Professor to join the Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine. This position will support the newly established laboratory of Dr. Kyle Concannon, MD, a physician-scientist whose research focuses on overcoming therapeutic resistance in lung cancer. This is a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in building a 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 therapeutic resistance in lung cancers including EGFR, ALK, ROS1, and other oncogenic drivers. In addition to advancing high-impact research, the 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 molecular mechanisms of resistance to EGFR, ALK, ROS1, and other targeted therapies in lung cancer.
• Develop and optimize in vitro and in vivo models (cell line and mouse) of therapeutic resistance, and perform molecular and biochemical analyses.
• Collaborate with clinical investigators, computational biologists, and industry partners to integrate laboratory findings with patient data and accelerate clinical translation.
• Mentor and supervise research trainees, including graduate students, postdocs, and technicians, in experimental design, data interpretation, and manuscript/grant preparation.
• Contribute to scientific writing and communication, including manuscripts, grant applications, conference presentations, and progress reports.
• 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 molecular mechanisms of resistance to EGFR, ALK, ROS1, and other targeted therapies in lung cancer.
• Co-develop and optimize in vitro and in vivo models (cell line and mouse) of therapeutic resistance, and perform molecular and biochemical analyses.
• Collaborate with clinical investigators, computational biologists, and industry partners to integrate laboratory findings with patient data and accelerate clinical translation.
• Mentor and supervise research trainees, including graduate students, postdocs, and technici