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University of Colorado Post-Doctoral Fellow in Aurora, Colorado
Post-Doctoral Fellow - 26559 Faculty
Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Position # 00799080 – Requisition #26559
- Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers)
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease has an opening for a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=https://www.uchealth.org/locations/uchealth-university-of-colorado-hospital-uch/) and Children's Hospital Colorado (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=https://www.childrenscolorado.org/locations/anschutz-medical-campus-aurora/) - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/) .
Openings are available for PhD post-doctoral researchers with experience in molecular virology, cell biology, and/or mouse models to study interactions between RNA viruses and mammalian host cells. We are interested in the molecular biology of RNA virus life cycles and their interactions with host proteins (doth dependency and restriction factors). Virus life cycles we have studied include HIV-1, SARS-CoV-2 and picornaviruses. Currently the MDA5-MAVS pathway and other nucleic acid sensing mechanisms are under study in an exciting picornavirus replicase-transgenic mouse with well-tolerated constitutive MDA5 activation and other unique features. Projects have relevance to innate antiviral defense, antiviral effectors interferon-stimulated genes, and prevention of autoimmune disease. The proposed training will be conducted at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, Colorado.
The project and environment will provide intensive training, opportunities to interact and network with collaborators across multiple institutions, and can provide the opportunity for transition as an independent investigator in academia or industry.
Positions report to Professor Eric Poeschla, Tim Gill Professor and Head, Division of Infectious Diseases. The responsibilities pertain to the research summarized above. A scientist may supervise the work of graduate students and technicians.
Specific Position Duties with Percentages of Time:
Performance of Primary Research - 85%
Participate in initiation and design of research projects
Perform experiments at BSL2 and BSL3 conditions
Work with laboratory animals (mice)
Carry out projects independently, with assistance of lab members
Develop research protocols
Perform experiments as related to research project
Trouble-shooting and problem-solving as related to the research project
Record results of experiments: Tabulate research data and keep a detailed, easy to understand laboratory notebook
Interpret experimental results
Collaboration with PI and others in the lab
Conduct literature searches
Training of laboratory personnel in experimental techniques as needed
Preparation of tissues, cell cultures, blood samples, etc.
Measure and monitor gene expression (experience with western blotting, PCR, plasmid cloning in E coli, cell culture is required).
Bioinformatics skills appreciated
Isolate and analyze DNA and RNA from cells and/or viruses
Prepare samples for analysis by various instrumentation
Communication of Research Results - 10%
Present results at lab meetings
Write and publish manuscripts describing results
Help prepare grant applications, as necessary
General Administrative and Research Compliance - 5%
Perform research compliance activities required by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Perform general administrative duties requested by principal investigator
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at $54,840-$55,632.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
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.
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.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits)
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Diversity and Equity:
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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) .
The University of Colorado Denver | 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.
The University of Colorado Denver | 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Requirements of graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D., M.D, D.V.M., or equivalent doctoral level degree in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field before the starting date for this position. Candidates in the final stages of completing their doctoral level degree are eligible to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
Self-motivated, hard-working,and willingness to work flexible hours
Experience in innate immunity, molecular biology, cell culture, mouse experimentation, and/or bioinformatics is valuable.
Other duties as assigned by PI
Familiarity with Microsoft office suite of applications, Adobe suite of applications, FlowJo and Graphpad Prism.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Refer to requisition number: 26559. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process. Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.
Job Category : Faculty
Primary Location : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20204 - SOM-MED-Infectious Disease
Schedule : Full-time
Posting Date : Apr 21, 2023
Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Brandi Dolan Posting Contact Email: BRANDI.DOLAN@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4569971&targetURL=BRANDI.DOLAN@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU) Position Number: 00799080
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