Post-Doctoral Fellow

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • $62,232 - $75,564 • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a qualified post-doctoral fellow to join our growing laboratory, whose principal investigator is an NIH-funded physician-scientist. This individual will conduct research focused on biochemical, cellular, and molecular mechanisms underlying human placental angiogenesis and development, with a primary focus on severe, early-onset fetal growth restriction. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a strong work ethic, to have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, to exhibit excellent skills in scientific writing, and to display meticulous, detail-oriented technical skills and record-keeping. Please note that this position requires flexible work hours, including weekends and occasional overnight times, as required for completion of study aims.

Requirements

• PhD in relevant scientific area such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biophysics or Reproductive Biology
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent skills in scientific writing
• Appropriate knowledge of basic statistics and facility with standard statistical programs such as GraphPad Prism
• Ability to work independently yet collaboratively
• A strong work ethic and a commitment to being a team player in the lab and advancing knowledge in the field
• Meticulous record-keeping of experiments and laboratory operations
• In addition to usual laboratory hours, this position requires flexible work hours, including some weekends and occasional overnight times , as required for completion of study aims.

Nice To Haves

• Background in human placental biology
• Prior understanding/knowledge of angiogenesis, tissue microenvironments, including but not limited to extracellular matrix, macrophages
• Prior experience with: o Advanced cellular imaging techniques, including live-cell imaging o Coding/bioinformatics analyses o 3D and/or organoid models o Generation of viral constructs o iPSC technology and cell differentiation
• Relevant previous post-doctoral experience (for applicants with a previous postdoctoral fellowship)
• Relevant technical skills, including experience with primary cell isolation, cell culture, and routine laboratory experiments such as performance and analysis of real-time PCR, western blotting, biochemical assays, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, EIAs, gene transfection/transduction studies

Responsibilities

• Designing and performing experiments in a methodical, scientific manner using advanced biomedical research techniques
• Developing and validating new methodologies/applications relevant to the research
• Writing full-length, high-quality scientific publications
• Presenting research at national and international scientific meetings
• Developing grant-writing skills by applying for institutional or other small grants
• Teach/supervise students or junior research services professionals

Benefits

• The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

What This Job Offers

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