Post-Doctoral Fellow
About The Position
We are searching for a qualified post-doctoral fellow to join our growing laboratory. Our work focuses on stem cells and reproductive biology, particularly of the placenta. This individual will conduct interdisciplinary and highly collaborative research in in vitro 3D modeling to understand how the early placenta develops. The researcher will work primarily in tissue culture to model early development of the placenta, and a basic understanding or willingness to learn bioinformatics is desired. The candidate should be proficient in, or highly motivated to learn complex 3D culture, imaging techniques, and bioinformatic analysis. Successful applicants will need to work both independently and collaboratively, to exhibit excellent skills in scientific communication, and dedicated to scientific reproducibility, replicability, and transparency.
Requirements
- PhD in relevant scientific area such as Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Developmental biology, Stem cell biology, Reproductive Sciences.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Practical experience in good lab notebook documentation.
- Practical experience in keeping cell stocks, other lab chemicals and reagents organized.
- Evidence of working on collaborative and interdisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated willingness to give/take constructive criticism and to sustain a supportive and inclusive lab environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with stem cell culture.
- Prior experience with trophoblast culture or organoid cultures.
- At least one first author publication or presentation at a national or international conference.
- basic understanding or willingness to learn bioinformatics
Responsibilities
- Cell culture management
- Methods/good laboratory notebook maintenance, documentation, and review
- Designing and performing experiments
- 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
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
