Open Rank: Professor Series (Auditory & Vestibular Function Research)-University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university. With award-winning and renowned clinical and research faculty, the academic reputation of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is well known for its distinctive and highly productive clinical, research, and training programs. Our world-class healthcare facilities, well-established partnerships in business, industry and across the community drive excellence across our missions.  The Denver Metro area and Colorado offer highly desirable quality of life owing to the weather, access to the outdoors, and thriving tech and higher education sectors, and the region has been growing rapidly over the last decade, fueling the corresponding growth of the University of Colorado health system.

The appointee will have the opportunity to join a highly-regarded Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Department that recently recruited Dr. Yuri Agrawal in August 2023 as Chair.  One of Dr. Agrawal’s priorities for the Department is to make the requisite investments to grow the Department’s research portfolio and impact and lead in Otolaryngology research nationally.  The appointee will have the opportunity to participate in the Department of Otolaryngology’s NIDCD T32 and R25 training programs and to join the UC-AMC vibrant cross-departmental Neuroscience Program which has > 100 faculty members conducting basic and clinical research. Outstanding collaborative opportunities and core facilities exist at the medical campus to facilitate translational research including a recently renewed NIH CTSA program. Effective mentoring will be provided for junior and mid-career faculty. This position includes start-up funding and lab space at the UC-AMC in Aurora, CO.

The appointee will also join a vibrant and growing Department of Physiology & Biophysics under the new leadership of Dr. David DiGregorio – hired as Chair in January 2023 – with a commitment to mentoring faculty and trainees from diverse backgrounds. Research strengths in the Department relevant for this position are systems neuroscience (auditory, visual and motor), brain computer interface, and computational neuroscience. Research topics range from muscle physiology, circuit basis of motor control, visual system and, importantly, the auditory system. Students benefit from NIH-supported interdepartmental graduate programs and centers (e.g., Neuroscience Program, Pharmacology program, Structural Biology and Biochemistry program). The appointee will be able to take advantage of affiliated Faculty within the Departments of Bioinformatics on campus and Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the CU Boulder campus.

The collaboration between the two departments to support this position highlights a unique opportunity for establishing transformative translational research programs that create novel therapeutic opportunities.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor:

·        Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D. degree

·        If MD degree, should be Board Certified or Board Qualified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

o   If Board Qualified, must receive Board Certification within 2 years of hire.

·        3+ years post Ph.D. fellowship training or equivalent training in research.

Associate Professor:

·        Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D. degree

• If holding an MD degree, should be Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
• 4+ years of experience at Assistant Faculty rank or equivalent research scientist rank

Professor:

·        Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D. degree

• If holding an MD degree, should be Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
• 7+ years of experience at Associate Faculty rank or equivalent research scientist rank

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are the same for all ranks:

·        Hold an active extramurally funded research program focused on central / cortical mechanisms of auditory and/or vestibular function using cutting edge techniques such as in vivo Ca2+ imaging, electrophysiology, bioengineering and/or computational approaches.

• Have a strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications.
• Be able to present a well-developed plan for independent research and funding.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

·        Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to change

·        Great attention to detail and quality

·        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other faculty and staff at all levels throughout the institution

·        Willingness to contribute to departmental teaching and service needs

·        Strong history of collaboration

• Outstanding communication skills, advanced organizational skills, and compassion for patients.

1.      A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications as well as research interests and goals

2.      Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.      Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Carly Moses, carly.moses@cuanschutz.edu

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor: The salary range for this position has been established at $107,000 – $125,000.

Associate Professor: The salary range for this position has been established at $135,000 – $154,000

Professor: The salary range for this position has been established at $150,000 – $190,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125