HIMSR Assistant Research Professor

University of Colorado - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Aurora, CO

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Research Professor position with the Department of Immunology & Microbiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is an at-will employment opportunity aimed at candidates with a strong background in human immunology. The role focuses on developing novel computational tools for the robust, reproducible, and rapid analysis of multiplexed images and flow cytometry data. This position is designed to support other Principal Investigators (PIs) in the department and research core labs, ultimately enhancing the quality and quantity of research publications on campus. The individual in this role will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Immunology & Microbiology and the Director of the Human Immune Monitoring Shared Resources core facility. A significant aspect of the position involves training, supervising, and evaluating personnel, including students and research assistants, whose positions are funded by the individual's or collaborator's research grants. Key responsibilities include formulating short- and long-term research goals, applying for grants from federal or private agencies to secure funding, and collaborating with faculty members to develop research grant applications. The individual is also expected to present current research at scientific meetings and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. Flexibility in the working schedule may be necessary, but there is no requirement for on-call or shift work. The position also offers fee-for-service work through the Human Immune Monitoring Shared Resource cost center to assist local researchers with their data analysis needs. The Department of Immunology and Microbiology provides a vibrant academic and scientific environment, focusing on basic mechanisms of host immune responses and the pathogenesis of viral and bacterial infections. This role presents an excellent opportunity for professional growth within this dynamic field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide expertise for state-of-the-art computational tools and novel analysis methods for multiplexed images and flow cytometry data.
• Formulate short- and long-term research goals to create a self-sustainable position.
• Apply for grants from federal or private agencies to secure funding for research.
• Collaborate with faculty members to develop research grant applications.
• Present current research at scientific meetings to increase awareness of research activities.
• Publish research findings in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.
• Offer fee-for-service work through the Human Immune Monitoring Shared Resource cost center.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or comparable doctoral degree in biomedical sciences.
• At least four years of professional experience as a research associate or post-doctoral fellow in immunology.
• Experience in immunology, cell biology, structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and mass/optical spectroscopy.
• Familiarity with multiplexed imaging instrumentation and flow cytometry.
• Experience with data processing pipelines for analyzing cellular data.
• Strong computational background with fluency in C, R, Rust, and Python.
• Strong publication record and demonstrated ability to obtain outside funding sources.
• Experience in supervising and training research personnel.

Nice-to-haves

• Good interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Self-Motivated

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition benefits
• ECO pass
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays