Professor - Type 1 Diabetes Research

DescriptionThe Department of Diabetes Immunology within the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute (AR-DMRI) at City of Hope has an opening for a tenure-track associate or full professor. 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 cross-talk between diabetes immunologists, cancer immunologists, and beta cell biologists. City of Hope is also home to the Wanek Family Project for Type 1 Diabetes, a philanthropic partnership designed to advance novel therapies for type 1 diabetes. The Wanek Family Project and a Department of Diabetes Immunology are directed by Alberto Pugliese, who joined City of Hope in October 2022. The Department has strong focus on human type 1 diabetes and translation. We are looking to hire a Tenure-Track Professor who has an interest in understanding islet autoimmunity and more broadly the disease pathogenesis at the preclinical and/or clinical levels and with the desire to translate promising insights into biomarkers, treatments and potential cures for type 1 diabetes.QualificationsYour qualifications should include:· PhD and/or MD· Possess the following credentials:o Scholarly accomplishmentso Extramural funding experienceo Impactful mentoring and teaching skillso Interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaborationo Exceptional interpersonal skills (relationship-building, communications, listening, negotiation diplomacy)o Integrity, honesty and inclusive behaviorTo be considered for this position, please send a cover letter describing your interest, a summary of research and related accomplishments, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of five referees to:Alberto Pugliese, MDThe Samuel Rahbar Endowed Chair in Diabetes & Drug DiscoveryChair and Professor, Department of Diabetes ImmunologyDirector, The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 DiabetesArthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research InstituteCity of HopeEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io. 626-218-0420Mailing address: Gonda North Building, 4th floor, Room 41061500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010Email View email address on click.appcast.io of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.Job Field: ResearchShift: Days