Assistant Research Professor

Assistant Research Professor

The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has an opening for a full-time Assistant Research Professor in the Meyer Laboratory. This position is expected to work independently under the guidance of the principal investigator. Projects will involve work with animal model and human patient sample experiments to investigate blood cancer biology and candidate regimens, extensive development and use of cutting-edge flow cytometry, molecular biology, experimental therapeutics studies on novel agents, and cell biology assays on rare bone marrow-derived hematopoietic populations.

Specific duties include:

• Formally supervise and train new staff or students as needed, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on techniques and consultation on project work.
• Oversee supply and equipment budget under the minimal supervision of the principal investigator or business manager.
• Work with the health and safety department to ensure the lab complies with regulations and all required training(s).
• Manage APB, IRB and APLAC protocols.
• Provide general lab support as needed.
• Manage animal colony and assist with prioritizing and carrying out experiments.
• Design research approaches for a major portion of research project(s), including background research, experimental design and execution, problem-solving, and writing up for publication.
• Develop new methods; test and evaluate a variety of approaches.
• Perform complex analyses of multidimensional data, including running pipelines in a high-performance computing environment.
• Strategically planning and prioritizing novel cell engineering approaches occurring in the laboratory and in collaboration with the Gates Institute and Department of Surgery.
• Oversee integrated biobanking effort in collaboration with the Hematology Division and maintain liquid nitrogen and
  -80C freezer sample collections.
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication.
• Present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; propose new research directions based on new advances discussed in the literature.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite full time, in various sites on the Anschutz Medical Campus located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:
The Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Laboratories, at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU), Denver is looking for a bright, creative and enthusiastic Research Associate in advancing their career in a new, high-impact laboratory headed by an energetic, recently recruited principal investigators, Dr. Everett Meyer. The lab is part of a richly collaborative interdisciplinary group of basic scientists and clinicians from immunology, hematology and molecular biology backgrounds with significant resources.

Why work for the University? 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 (based on percentage of time) Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 11/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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. A doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent from an accredited institution. At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal. Conditions of Employment:
Candidate must be able to work with laboratory animals and animal tissues. Candidate must meet eligibility requirements for NIH T32 and F32 postdoctoral fellowship awards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Specific experience with Stem Cell research. Graduate training in a biomedical laboratory setting, studying immunology, molecular biology, hematology and/or stem cell biology.

Experience with the use of advanced flow cytometry equipment (including LSRII and FACSAria II) for analysis and sorting of cells, and development of multicolor antibody staining panels. Experience in mouse handling, husbandry and dissection. Experience in experimental hematology and molecular biology assays and techniques, including HSC isolation and analysis, and high-throughput sequencing. Candidates that have successfully obtained competitive, extramural funding during their doctoral studies are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal…