Post-Doctoral Fellow
Company:
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Job Location:
Aurora, Colorado
Category:
Physicians
Type:
Full-Time
Post-Doctoral Fellow - 27665 Faculty
Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
The Department of Neurology
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Position #00803130 鈥� Requisition #27665
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Anschutz:
Denver:
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
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 - and - 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 .
Nature of the Work
The Department of Neurology has an opening for a full-time temporary postdoctoral fellow to work on projects led by Drs. Maria Nagel and Diego Restrepo. This position will collaborate with study colleagues at all levels of the organization. We are seeking an individual who is collaborative, communicative, caring, detail oriented and organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated in all areas of study coordination.
The position will work independently and in collaboration with Dr. Maria Nagel who directs alphaherpesvirus and Sars-CoV-2 research projects, as well as with Dr. Restrepo who directs olfactory system research projects on the role of viral infection in Alzheimer's disease. The postdoctoral fellow will assist with the design, performance and analysis of experiments and preparation of manuscripts and grants.
The position is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Hours are usually 8:00 to 5:00 weekdays, but occasional evening and frequent weekend hours may be required.
Examples of Work Performed
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this postdoctoral fellowship year 0 position has been established as $54,480.
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:
Total Compensation Calculator:
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 四虎影视 ADA Coordinator at 鈥�.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20244 - SOM-NEUR GENERAL OPERATIONS
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 30, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Angela Kirkpatrick Posting Contact Email: Position Number: 00803130
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Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
The Department of Neurology
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Position #00803130 鈥� Requisition #27665
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Anschutz:
Denver:
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
- Anschutz Campus 鈥� Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
- Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
- Consolidated/Central Services Administration 鈥� Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.
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 - and - 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 .
Nature of the Work
The Department of Neurology has an opening for a full-time temporary postdoctoral fellow to work on projects led by Drs. Maria Nagel and Diego Restrepo. This position will collaborate with study colleagues at all levels of the organization. We are seeking an individual who is collaborative, communicative, caring, detail oriented and organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated in all areas of study coordination.
The position will work independently and in collaboration with Dr. Maria Nagel who directs alphaherpesvirus and Sars-CoV-2 research projects, as well as with Dr. Restrepo who directs olfactory system research projects on the role of viral infection in Alzheimer's disease. The postdoctoral fellow will assist with the design, performance and analysis of experiments and preparation of manuscripts and grants.
The position is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Hours are usually 8:00 to 5:00 weekdays, but occasional evening and frequent weekend hours may be required.
Examples of Work Performed
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate the design, performance, and analysis of experiments independently and in collaboration with the Principal Investigators (PI) which may involve
- Dissecting host-virus interactions in cells, mice, or guinea pigs infected with alphaherpesviruses or SARS-CoV-2
- Determining how alphaherpesviruses contribute to established pathologies of amyloid-associated diseases including Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and macular degeneration
- Determining how modulation of olfactory signaling contributes to neurodegenerative diseases and whether optogenetic or chemogenetic approaches can restore function
- Examining how virus-derived exosomes or HSV-1 infection in mice contributes to behavioral deficits and neuropathological changes
- Testing efficacy of antiviral drugs in vitro and in vivo
- Working, communicating, and collaborating with various colleagues (e.g., principal investigator, clinicians, medical staff, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and neurology research staff, finance and billing professionals, and regulatory team) at various stages of each study assigned.
- Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders by presenting a positive image of the department and University.
- Assisting with grant and manuscript writing.
- Managing accurate and timely documentation of all research activities and correspondences with collaborators (e.g., chain of custody lab samples, progress reports) that adhere to department, University and federal policies and protocols.
- The candidate may be responsible for the supervision of more junior members of the laboratory.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures.
- Respect patient privacy/rights and put patient safety first, excellent patient rapport for any clinically-related projects or human sample acquisition
- A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
- Great attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential and professional manner
- Follow best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA guidelines)
- Ability to follow and execute a study protocol and proactively prevent deviations
- Ability to follow direction of the PI and direct supervisor, follow all department SOPs and department policies
- Good documentation practices
- Dedication to professional development and life-long learning
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and to think on your feet
- Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)
The salary range (or hiring range) for this postdoctoral fellowship year 0 position has been established as $54,480.
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:
Total Compensation Calculator:
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 四虎影视 ADA Coordinator at 鈥�.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Ph.D. in molecular biology or related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Sigmaplot or equivalent statistical analysis program; MATLAB imaging software, Image J, or equivalent
- Experience in (1) cell culture; (2) experimental murine models; (3) microscopy and image analysis; and (4) molecular biology techniques, including gene editing.
- Experience in testing novel antimicrobial drugs in vitro and in murine models and determining mechanisms of action
- Expertise in mouse dissections
- Experience in immunohisto- and cyto-chemistry, confocal microscopy and imaging software (MATLAB, Image J), and basic tissue culture and virology techniques
- Experience in gene editing, nucleic acid extraction, and PCR.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20244 - SOM-NEUR GENERAL OPERATIONS
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 30, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Angela Kirkpatrick Posting Contact Email: Position Number: 00803130
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