Assistant Professor - Physician or PhD Scientist in Chronic Kidney Disease Research

Overview

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Department:
Medicine, Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension.

Job Title:

Assistant Professor - Physician or PhD Scientist in Chronic Kidney Disease Research. Position # - Requisition #38766.

The Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a board-certified Nephrology physician scientist at the Assistant Professor level with training and interest in deciphering novel mechanisms of disease in lupus nephritis. The candidate s primary responsibilities will be to conduct impactful research in the area of immune-complex disease and lupus nephritis. In addition, the candidate will have clinical responsibilities in the inpatient, outpatient and dialysis services.

The ideal candidate will have a record of scholarly productivity and mentorship. The candidate will be recommended for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

• Direct mechanistic studies in immune-complex disease and lupus nephritis
• Publish original research findings
• Apply for continual grant funding
• 25-30% clinical effort on the inpatient, outpatient and dialysis services

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

The Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension is internationally renowned for its clinical and research programs. It is one of the largest Nephrology research and training programs in the country and is internationally recognized for producing academic leaders in Nephrology. The Division consists of over 60 faculty members located in three hospitals and one research institute, including University of Colorado Hospital, Denver Veterans Administration Hospital, and Denver Health.

Its mission is to develop the next generation of leaders in Nephrology through transformative research, career development, and world-class care. Its vision is to be the source of superior healthcare, push boundaries of discovery, advance medical education and create hope for patients with kidney disease through cutting-edge treatments and kidney transplantation.

Why work for the University? We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, vacation and sick leave, and additional programs.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Access on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail

There are many additional perks and programs with the CU Advantage.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have an MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DO, or international equivalent terminal degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of scholarly achievement.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with learners, faculty, healthcare teams, administrators, and community organizations.
• Expertise in clinical research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Accomplishment in research scholarship
• Demonstrated commitment to education and mentorship of medical and graduate students, residents and fellows
• Proven record of academic leadership abilities and commitment to education and mentoring

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

Applications are accepted electronically .edu/cu-careers.

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