Chair of Immunology and Genomic Medicine – Denver, CO
National Jewish Health
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Aug-23
Location: Denver, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: $300,000 - $365,000
Categories:
Academic / Research
Sector:
Research Facility
Salary Details:
Bonus Potential
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: CIGM
Chair of Immunology and Genomic Medicine – Denver, CO
Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine
National Jewish Health, located in the heart of Denver, Colorado in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, is seeking candidates for the position of Chair, Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine.
Opportunities:
Expand discovery science and translational research activities
Train the next generation of leaders in immunology and genomic medicine
Great work-life balance
National Jewish Health:
Located in the heart of Denver, Colorado in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, and founded 124 years ago, NJH has been the center of research in immunology in the Denver area for many years and is internationally renowned for the treatment of respiratory, allergic, and immune diseases. NJH also has ranked as a top hospital for respiratory medicine in the country by US News and World Report every year for over 26 years. NJH is committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine (DIGM):
The Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine (DIGM), Chaired by Dr. Philippa Marrack, 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.
Living in Denver:
Denver has it all: thriving city center, distinctive neighborhoods, great schools, unsurpassed sporting opportunities, outstanding restaurants, great shopping, and premier arts and culture. Denver has been voted one of the best places for singles, having and raising a family and relocation. Our city benefits from a mild climate and a wealth of recreational activities, making it the perfect environment for energetic individuals. Denver is a progressive city full of educational and cultural opportunities, making it the ideal home for enthusiastic minds. With over 300 days of sunshine, there is always something to do.
Salary Range: $300,000 - $365,000 with bonus potential
A cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community, National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution. National Jewish Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment is to provide equal employment opportunities for all job applicants in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicant law in a tobacco and fragrance free environment.
Qualified candidates will have:
Proven leadership and administrative skills
Recognized achievement and national reputation within the field of Immunology
Demonstrated research and administrative experience and expertise
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to enhancing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace
PhD, MD, DVM degree or equivalent
Eligible for licensure in the State of Colorado, if applicable
Must meet the requirements for appointment as Professor at National Jewish Health
Breathing Science is Life ™
For more than 119 years, National Jewish Health has been on the forefront of research and medicine. Our team is known worldwide for treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research.
Today, our mission remains the same: to heal, to discover, and to educate as a preeminent health care institution. We combine our research, clinical and educational efforts to provide personalized medicine that predicts, prevents and treats many diseases. When you join National Jewish Health, you're contributing to our outstanding history by working to extend our excellence into the future.
