Faculty Position - Dept of Immunology and Genomic Medicine - Open Rank

CV Cover letter (including Brief highlight of funding) and 2-3 page research statement is required to be considered.

National Jewish Health is conducting a search for a new faculty member at the Assistant Associate or Professor level in the Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine. Candidates with a background in translational or basic immunology are encouraged to apply. Of particular interest are candidates with a research program that focuses on immunology in the lung. Opportunities to interface with clinical programs are available.

Qualified candidates will:

• Have a PhD and/or MD degree along with substantial postdoctoral training
• Have a strong publication record
• Carry out innovative basic or translational research
• Participate in the training of graduate and medical students
• Develop an extramurally funded research program with national recognition

Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine (DIGM):

The Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine (DIGM) chaired by Dr. Derek Abbott offers a highly interactive collegial and exciting research environment with world-renowned programs in innate and adaptive immunity autoimmunity infectious disease genomics and bioinformatics. DIGM was founded in 2014 and consists of 20 primary faculty and 10 secondary faculty. Within DIGM many faculty are closely affiliated with the Center for Genes Health Environment at NJH and also obtain joint appointments at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU-AMC) including the Department of Immunology and Microbiology. Faculty are actively involved in various PhD programs at CU-AMC which provides access to top PhD students from across the country. Our assets include excellent core facilities in flow cytometry microscopy (including live imaging) genomics and lipidomics as well as an outstanding animal facility and mouse genetics core facility. At NJH unparalleled opportunities exist for collaboration with physician scientists whose interests lie in asthma allergy lung cancer infectious disease autoimmunity and COPD as well as other aspects of pulmonary medicine. A program of human genetics and genomics with associated human biobank facilitates translational research.

Benefits:

At National Jewish Health we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind we have designed a valuable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off:Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days and six paid holidays all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans:Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings:403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives:Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $5250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance:Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance:Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits:Full suite of coverage options such as Accident Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts:Savings on local services insurance and RTD bus passes.
  

Application Deadline: 08/15/2025.

Starting Salary Range $125000 with upper range dependent upon experience and rank.

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