Professor - Type 1 Diabetes Research

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Tenure-Track Professor within the Department of Diabetes Immunology. This role focuses on islet autoimmunity and disease pathogenesis, aiming to develop biomarkers and treatments for type 1 diabetes.

Qualified candidates must hold a PhD and/or MD, exhibit strong mentoring skills, and demonstrate a history of scholarly accomplishments and funding. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and a supportive environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD required.
• Experience with extramural funding is essential.
• Strong mentoring and teaching abilities mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on islet autoimmunity.
• Develop biomarkers and treatments for type 1 diabetes.
• Collaborate across disciplines at the AR-DMRI.

Skills

PhD and/or MD

Scholarly accomplishments

Extramural funding experience

Impactful mentoring and teaching skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Education

PhD and/or MD

Job description

The 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.

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 with the desire to translate promising insights into biomarkers, treatments, and potential cures for type 1 diabetes.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD
• Scholarly accomplishments
• Extramural funding experience
• Impactful mentoring and teaching skills
• Interdisciplinary and inter‑institutional collaboration
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (relationship‑building, communications, listening, negotiation, diplomacy)
• Integrity, honesty, and inclusive behavior

Application Materials

To 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, MD
Samuel Rahbar Endowed Chair in Diabetes & Drug Discovery
Chair and Professor, Department of Diabetes Immunology
Director, The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 Diabetes
Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute
City of Hope

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1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010
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City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.