Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary:

The candidate is expected to take a major role in projects in the Staab-Weijnitz laboratory focusing on lung injury and regeneration. The major responsibility of the Postdoctoral Fellow position is to carry out all aspects of projects including in vivo , ex vivo , and in vitro procedures, in particular tissue harvest for isolation of primary cells for advanced cell culture models and preparation of precision-cut lung slices from these animals. The candidate is expected to perform sample preparation and downstream analysis from these in vitro and ex vivo cultures, including preparation for sn/sc/bulk RNA-Seq and proteomics, immunofluorescence stainings, and gene expression analysis. The candidate is furthermore required to work in close association with technicians and graduate students in a supervisory role, including training in the use of equipment and procedures and overseeing the progress of experiments conducted by others. The candidate will be expected to present regular research-in-progress lectures to various groups within the University and to write postdoctoral fellowship grant applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tissue harvest from experimental animals (5%)
• Isolation of primary epithelial, endothelial, and mesenchymal cells from experimental animals (10%)
• Cell culture maintenance, in vitro , and ex vivo experiments (20%)
• Preparation of precision-cut lung slices from experimental animals (5%)
• Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence stainings (10%)
• Microscopic imaging, confocal imaging, and image analysis (20%)
• Gene expression analysis such as immunoblotting and qRT-PCR (10%)
• Bioinformatics analysis of next-generation sequencing and MS/MS-based proteomics (10%) 

Why Join Us:

Our Center for Advanced Drug Development’s mission is to save people’s lives by developing new drug therapies, via conducting rigorous and high quality basic, preclinical and translational research, for challenging medical problems with unmet needs. We have advanced several therapeutics from rodent to advanced drug development studies, and we have been continually funded by several federal agencies over the past 18 years, including funding from NIH, BARDA, and other sources. 

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.

• Bachelors of Science (BS) or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, plus a completed Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is required in the field of Medical Science, Biochemistry, Cell/Molecular Sciences, Toxicology, Lung Biology, Physiology, or other relevant field.
• Experience: A clear evidence of a productive graduate experience in lung fibrosis/ILD basic science research.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills as demonstrated oral presentation at national and international conferences, such as the American Thoracic Society or European Respiratory Society.
• Experience in holding formal or informal leadership roles.
• Experience with extracellular matrix biology and lung regeneration science
• Experience with lung toxicology models (in vivo, ex vivo or in vitro) 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to complete research investigations independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to independently develop and submit successful grant proposals
• Ability to create and present strong research presentations
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively across a large multidisciplinary team
• Ability to set priorities and schedule work effectively
• Ability to design studies that run across multiple programs
• Knowledge and ability to make impactful contributions to research investigations
• Ability to supervise and mentor students to a successful project completion 

How to Apply:

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

1.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.    Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

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

Questions should be directed to: Jackie Rioux, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on Immediately.  

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$56,484- $67,500

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 .