Post-Doctoral Fellow

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A core mission of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is to carry out cutting-edge basic, translational, and clinical research and train the next generation of scientists. Dr. Kvaratskhelia’s laboratory is currently seeking a talented and enthusiastic post-doc to work on the NIH funded research focusing on antiviral mechanisms of action of next generation HIV-1 inhibitors and virus-host interactions. These studies will be conducted using state-of-the-art BSL-2 and -3 facilities, which are fully equipped to carry out cutting-edge virology studies. In addition, the postdoctoral researcher will have access to a wide variety of research core facilities located within University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Furthermore, Division of Infectious Diseases provides highly collaborative environment, which will allow the postdoctoral fellow to integrate in a wide community of virologists and clinicians.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD or MD/PhD.
• Minimum of 4-year(s) experience in research, including the degree years.
• Experience in performing virology experiments, analyzing experimental results, and preparing draft manuscripts.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or MD/PhD in the field of life sciences.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently within a research lab.
• Thriving in a teamwork setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virology assays with HIV-1 and other retroviruses including preparation of virus stocks, infection of target cells, quantitative analyses of HIV-1 replication intermediates
• Assay antiviral activities of new HIV-1 inhibitors; investigate their mechanism(s) of action
• Investigate drug-resistance mechanisms of clinically relevant HIV-1 variant
• Study virus-host interactions using siRNA and shRNA-mediated knockdown of the cellular proteins of interest, proximity ligation assays, confocal microscopy, immunoblotting
• Summarize, interpret and communicate experimental results
• Write scientific papers for peer-reviewed journals
• Present research findings at national meetings and conferences
• Initiate and maintain relationships with collaborators, including coordination of experimental work
• Assist Dr. Kvaratskhelia in preparation of grant applications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous leave
• Health plans
• Retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree