University of Colorado · 2 months ago
Open Rank Regular Faculty: Assistant – Full Professor
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a vision scientist for an open-rank, tenure-eligible faculty position in the Departments of Physiology and Biophysics and Ophthalmology. The successful candidate will lead a research program focused on visual function and artificial vision, while also participating in teaching and departmental service.
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Responsibilities
Candidate will lead an original and productive research group, secure external funding, and publish their work
Candidate is expected to teach courses in the graduate and/or medical schools
Candidate is expected to participate in service to the department and University
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in Neuroscience, Vision Science, Physiology/Biophysics, or a closely related field
Three years of post-doctoral research experience
A strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications
A well-developed plan for independent research and funding
Five years as an Assistant Professor or equivalent research scientist rank
Five years at an Associate Professor or equivalent research scientist rank
Demonstrated excellence, originality, and productivity in research
A track record of competitive, peer-reviewed grant funding
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Willingness to collaborate
Mentorship experience of trainees (undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral researchers)
Having received training in mentorship and/or teaching practices and theories
Strong knowledge of advanced principles relevant to their specialty in biomedical research
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches
Ability to investigate the properties of statistical methodology through simulation or other means
Ability to develop new methodologies and disseminate these innovations through publication and/or presentations
Good organizational skills across individual projects, managing own workload
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to foster diversity within the Department and University
Positive attitude and the ability to work with other biomedical investigators and colleagues across the department, school, and university
Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the Department
Excellent problem-solving skills
Preferred
Demonstrated excellence, originality, and productivity in research
A track record of competitive, peer-reviewed grant funding
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Willingness to collaborate
Mentorship experience of trainees (undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral researchers)
Having received training in mentorship and/or teaching practices and theories
Benefits
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
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
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2023-07-27Grant
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2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
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