Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
A Tenured-track Assistant Professor opportunity is immediately available in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology within the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute (AR-DMRI). AR-DMRI is a component of the Beckman Research Institute (BRI) at City of Hope. Our research depth in diabetes and cancer makes this institution unique, providing opportunities for scientific and clinical distinction and collaboration across disciplines, for example crosstalk between endocrinology, diabetes, cancer metabolism, and biology of the pancreatic islet, muscle, liver, and adipose tissue. The Department of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, directed by Adolfo Garcia-Ocaña, PhD who joined City of Hope in March 2023 is being expanded with a strong focus on diabetes and translation.
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As a successful candidate, you will:
· Have an interest in broadly understanding diabetes pathogenesis and with the idea of translating promising insights into biomarkers, treatments and potential cures for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
• Applicants must have an earned doctoral degree (PhD and/or MD) and possess a record of scholarly accomplishments (high-impact publications, extramural funding, national recognition) commensurate to the Assistant Professor rank.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an open, collaborative mindset.
• Mentoring and teaching skills.
• Interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaborations.
• Integrity, honesty, and inclusive behavior.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $67.98 - $79.83 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.