Assistant Research Professor and Associate Director of Cell Therapies for T1D Meyer Lab

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: SOM-MED-Bone Marrow Transplant

Job Title: Assistant Research Professor and Associate Director of Cell Therapies for T1D Meyer Lab

Position #00854457 – Requisition #41684

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the
University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals -
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and
Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz
Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu
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The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical
Campus has an opening for a full-time Assistant Research Professor and Associate Director of Cell Therapies for T1D in the Meyer
Laboratory.

This position is expected to work independently under the guidance of the principal investigator. Projects will involve work with animal model and human patient sample experiments to investigate blood cancer biology and candidate regimens, extensive development and use of cutting-edge flow cytometry, molecular biology, experimental therapeutics studies on novel agents, and cell biology assays on rare bone marrow-derived hematopoietic populations.
Specific duties include:

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for conducting a pre-clinical evaluation of cell

therapy approaches in Investigation of the role of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes (T1D)

• Investigate strategies to enhance Treg persistence and function

during anti-CD3 immunotherapy for T1D

• Establish preclinical cell therapy models of T1D
• Establish / participate in translational platform integrating

humanized and murine models to test next-generation Treg-sparing immunotherapies for durable immune tolerance in autoimmune diabetes

• There is a required ability to handle, breed and contribute to

protocols that allow for the evaluation of mouse models.

• Develop novel preclinical models of Engraftment Syndrome and

mixed hematopoietic chimerism with the goal of understanding and overcoming the disease, with the goal of applying what we learned in transplant patients

• Execute and process flow cytometry, ELISA, histology, RNA-Seq,

TCR-Seq and other immune assays.

• Process and perform experiments with human peripheral blood and

contribute to biobanking of these samples.

• Contribute to the training of graduate, medical and

post-doctoral candidates.

• Contributing to collaborations with the Barbara Davis Center

and Gates Institute pertaining to the clinical translation of advanced cell therapy approaches to the clinic.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite full time, in various sites on the Anschutz Medical Campus located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow
Transplant Laboratories, at the University of Colorado Anschutz
Medical Campus (CU), Denver is looking for a bright, creative and enthusiastic Assistant Research Professor and Associate Director of
Cell Therapies for T1D in advancing their career in a new, high-impact laboratory headed by an energetic, recently recruited principal investigators, Dr. Everett Meyer. The lab is part of a richly collaborative interdisciplinary group of basic scientists and clinicians from immunology, hematology and molecular biology backgrounds with significant resources.

Why work for the University?

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.

Assistant Research Professor & Associate Director for
Cell Therapies T1D:

• A doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem

cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent from an accredited institution.

• At least three first-author publications in an internationally

recognized, peer-reviewed journal.

• Three-years' experience or PhD.

Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Research Professor
& Associate Director for Cell Therapies T1D:

• Specific experience with leukemia research.
• Graduate training in a biomedical laboratory setting, studying

immunology, molecular biology, hematology and/or stem cell biology.

• Experience with the use of advanced flow cytometry equipment

(including LSRII and FACSAria II) for analysis and sorting of cells, and development of multicolor antibody staining panels.

• Experience in mouse handling, husbandry and dissection.
• Experience in experimental hematology and molecular biology

assays and techniques, including HSC isolation and analysis, and high-throughput sequencing.

• Candidates that have successfully obtained competitive,

extramural funding during their doctoral studies are preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidate must be able to work with laboratory animals and

animal tissues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within a

research environment.

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with computer

software including Microsoft Office.

• Skilled with the use of aseptic mammalian cell culture

techniques.

• Skilled with common laboratory techniques and equipment

consistent with PhD-level graduate training.

• Ability to commit to an independent scientific career in stem

cell biology, immunology, or a related field, with a proven high degree of independence and self-motivation to achieve these ends.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the

project.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Daniel.Page@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 11/16/2026 .

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

· Assistant Research Professor and Associate Director of Cell
Therapies for T1D: $85,000 - $130,000.00

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
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Background Check Statement:

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