Engage in research at a high level that will result in
establishing and/or maintaining an independent research
program
Obtain or continue to maintain competitively funded extramural
grant support
Be academically productive and maintain a high level of
publications in peer-reviewed journals
Participate as a research mentor for graduate students in the
CU Pharmacology Graduate Program and/or CU Neuroscience Graduate
Program
Participate in didactic education in courses offered by the CU
Pharmacology Graduate Program and/or CU Neuroscience Graduate
Program
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in
Aurora, CO.
Why Join Us:
The Department of Pharmacology is a collegial and collaborative
interdisciplinary scientific group, with strengths in neuroscience,
cancer research, structural biology, epigenetics, cellular
optogenetics, glial biology, and bioinformatics. We encourage
applications from all individuals who would thrive in a
collaborative and collegial scientific environment. Applicants
should also be enthusiastic about teaching and serving as research
mentors in our interdepartmental graduate training programs such as
the Pharmacology Graduate Program (
https://www.cuanschutz.edu/graduate-programs/pharmacology/home
) and the Neuroscience Graduate Program (
https://www.cuanschutz.edu/graduate-programs/neuroscience/home
). The department offers outstanding resources to support new
faculty, including competitive salary and start-up support, junior
faculty mentoring and guidance, well-supported core facilities and
a strong collegial neuroscience research environment on
campus.
Why work for the University?
We have amazing benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,
vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an
excellent benefits package including:
- 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 (based on percentage of
time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the
CU Advantage .
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant
Professor or Associate Professor.
Assistant Professor:
- Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD degree
- Appropriate and sufficient post-doctoral experience to
establish an independent research program competitively funded by
extramural grant support.
- Track record of publications in neuroscience
Associate Professor:
- Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD degree
- Track record of competitively funded by extramural grant
support sufficient to maintain an independent research
program
- Track record of senior, corresponding author publications in
neuroscience
- Record of mentoring PhD students and/or postdoctoral
fellows
- Experience in teaching and participating in graduate
education
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain research program in
neuroscience/neuropharmacology
- Ability to participate in graduate education in Pharmacology
and/or Neuroscience Graduate Program
- Ability to train, supervise, and mentor PhD students,
postdoctoral fellows, and other junior team members
- Ability to communicate effectively, both to colleagues and to
the general public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with employees at all levels throughout the
institution.
- Ability to independently and collaboratively drive research
projects to completion.
- Ability to assemble, revise, and successfully publish
scientific manuscripts.
- Ability to present scientific findings at meetings and
conferences.
- Ability to design and write funding applications.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document as a
single PDF :
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they
relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A 2-3 page statement of research interests and future
directions
4. Three professional references including name, address, and email
address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at
www.cu.edu/cu-careers .
Questions should be directed to: Jennifer Orsund
Jennifer.orsund@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best
consideration, apply by December 1, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (
or hiring range ) for this
position has been established as
HIRING RANGE:
Assistant Professor: $120,000 to $145,000
Associate Professor: $145,000 to $170,000
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. This position is not
eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
governing nondiscrimination 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.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at
hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu
.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to
ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,
students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct
background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19
virus and other
vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer
in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated
hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be
required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance
policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or
volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain
research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you
must enroll in the
occupational health medical surveillance program .
