Open Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine  

Job Title: Open Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

Position # 00847703:  – Requisition #:39890

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics is seeking an independent investigator working in the area of lung fibrosis focused on developmental, stem cell, and regenerative biology of the lung. Specifically, we seek an investigator who will intersect with researchers in the Sections of Pulmonary Medicine and Developmental Biology, the Center for Lung Fibrosis, and the Breathing Institute. Areas of particular research interest include but are not limited to 1) molecular, genetic, and epigenetic mechanisms of lung development and regeneration, 2) gene regulatory networks and systems biology, 3) animal, iPSC and organoid models of lung development, fibroproliferative disorders and syndromes, and lung regeneration, 4) gene editing approaches to interstitial lung disease and lung cell senescence, and 5) tissue reprogramming, regeneration, and remodeling.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Construct and manage a successful, extramurally-funded research program in lung developmental, stem cell, or regenerative biology.

·         Teach, train, and mentor graduate students, medical students, and fellows.

·         For senior appointees, contribute to mentorship of junior faculty.

·         Contribute to collaborative, multi-disciplinary research programs engaging investigators on the Anschutz Medical Campus, particularly in Pulmonary Medicine, the Center for Lung Fibrosis, and Developmental Biology.

·         Contribute to an intellectual environment fostering excellence in basic research within the Sections of Developmental Biology and Pulmonary Medicine and the Center for Lung Fibrosis by publishing high quality scholarly papers and providing research presentations on relevant subject areas and expertise.         

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) and Children’s Hospital Colorado have a strong history of outstanding clinical care, performing cutting edge and impactful translational and basic research, and education and training in developmental biology and related neonatal and childhood cardiorespiratory diseases. The Section of Developmental Biology is an exceptional basic science division at the CU SOM, with a highly talented faculty performing top-level research and providing an exceptional environment for training the next generation of scientists through its graduate and postdoctoral programs. Together, the Sections of Pulmonary Medicine and Developmental Biology will provide unique opportunities for collaborative faculty engaged in basic research underlying basic mechanisms of lung development with translational implications for understanding and treating childhood cardiorespiratory diseases.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation an