Biomedical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow - Research - Open Pool

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Biomedical Sciences: This interdisciplinary department contains over 25 faculty with strong international reputations and a track record of extramural support. Faculty research interests are focused in cellular, molecular and integrative biology, reproductive biology including gonadal function, and neurobiology with relevant emphasis in areas related to neuronal differentiation, degeneration and regeneration, ion channels and membrane physiology, synaptic mechanisms, neuronal circuitry, sensory biology, artificial neural networks, and neuroendocrinology. The department is highly interactive and offers postdoctoral fellows a friendly but rigorous learning environment. There is ample opportunity for informal interactions between fellows and faculty, thus encouraging the kind of discussions and collaborations that are critical to success in the cutting-edge atmosphere of modern biomedical research. Program faculty members are housed in modern research buildings with state-of-the-art equipment. All of the training faculty members have laboratories that are within relatively close proximity. University facilities that support research efforts include electron microscopes, flow cytometer and fluorescent activated cell sorter, confocal microscopes, DNA, RNA and protein sequencing and syntheses labs, a mass spectrometer lab, and facilities for genomics, preoteomics, and transgenic animal research. The hard work of research is balanced by the unique opportunity to enjoy the mountains and canyons of beautiful Colorado. Detailed descriptions of faculty research programs are available on the department website: https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/bms/

Requirements

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent degree (Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M.) and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Applications will be accepted from graduate students completing their doctoral degree requirements, but the degree must be completed before applicants can begin their postdoctoral appointment.
• Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)

Nice To Haves

• Prior research experience in a relevant biological discipline
• Experience with laboratory, field, or computational research methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment
• Experience with data analysis, scientific writing, or specialized research techniques relevant to the hiring lab

Responsibilities

• Conducting Primary Research: Executing independent or directed research projects, including designing experiments, acquiring accurate data, and analyzing results.
• Scientific Dissemination: Writing and publishing original research articles in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at national or international conferences.
• Grant and Proposal Writing: Contributing to the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and fellowships to secure future research funding.
• Specific duties will be defined at the time of hire by the supervising faculty member.

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees