Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary:

Post-doctoral fellow position available to study methamphetamine regulate of TAAR1 signaling and aversion behaviors. Our research involves whole-cell voltage-clamp and current-clamp recordings from brain-slices and optogenetic studies examining circuitry underlying methamphetamine-induced aversive behaviors in rats and mice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform surgery and intracranial microinjections on rats and mice.
• Perform recordings of spontaneous synaptic currents in acute brain slice preparation.
• Perform recordings of optogenetically evoked synaptic currents in acute brain slice preparation.
• Perform recordings of excitability in acute brain slice preparation.
• Perform pharmacological experiments in acute brain slice preparation.
• Perform behavioral measurements.
• Perform immunohistochemistry.
• Analyze the data.
• Write scientific manuscripts.
• Mentor and train graduate students.  

Supervision Received

The Post-doctoral Fellow reports to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Susan Ingram. 

Supervision Exercised

The Post-doctoral Fellow will not supervise other employees.  

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.  

• Education: MD or PhD in the field of pharmacology, physiology, molecular biology and/or neuroscience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in physiology, pharmacology, biophysics, neuroscience or anesthesiology.
• Experience with slice physiology and patch clamp recordings is desirable but not required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work independently within the research lab on assigned projects
• Computer software, equipment operation, or research technical skills 

How to Apply:

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

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

Questions should be directed to: Susan Ingram; [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$56,484 - $59,592      

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

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 [email protected] ​.

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 .