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Post-Doctoral Fellow

Employer
University of Colorado System Administration
Location
Aurora, CO

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Institution Type
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University of Colorado - School of Medicine

Post-Doctoral Fellow

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Overall Description of Responsibility or Nature of Work

This position reports directly to the Judith Blaine, MD, PhD, in the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, and is responsible for conducting experiments, data analysis and preparation of manuscripts, posters and talks for research conducted in a laboratory studying podocyte cell biology and glomerular disease.

Areas of Responsibility / Scope of Research

The Blaine lab studies podocyte cell biology, trafficking pathways and interactions between podocytes and the immune system. Research will be conducted in both in vitro and in vivo systems to examine podocyte response to and trafficking of serum proteins such as albumin and IgG as well as immune complexes. The ultimate goal of this research is to define molecular pathways involved in the podocyte response to and handling of serum proteins and immune complexes to allow for the creation of targeted therapies to treat immune mediated kidney diseases and prevent podocyte structural derangements, cell death and progression of glomerular disease.

Salary and Benefits



Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

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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.

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Diversity and Equity

Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx

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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD


Desired or Preferred

  • Proven experience and familiarity with cell culture, Western blot analysis, qPCR, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and IHC techniques as well as working with in vivo mouse models. Additional experience in advanced imaging methods will be considered favorably as will experience with RNA-seq including data analysis.
  • Proven ability to work independently within a research lab
  • Demonstrated ability/proficiency/excellence with large data set analysis such as experience with RNA-seq data analysis.
  • Proven ability to independently design experiments and analyze data.




Application Materials Required:Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Application Materials Instructions:

Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers, refer to requisition ID:

When applying, applicants must include: 14956
  1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
  2. A current Resume/CV
  3. The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references, either attached to your resume/CV or uploaded as a separate document
Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.

Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.



Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Aurora

Department: H0001 -- Anschutz Medical Campus - 20224 - SOM-MED-Renal General

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Oct 16, 2018

Closing Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Betsy Pike, Human Resources Senior Professional

Posting Contact Email: betsy.pike@ucdenver.edu

Position Number: 00633120

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Organization

Read our Diversity Profile The University of Colorado is the third largest employer in the state of Colorado and plays a profound role in the lives of individuals, businesses and communities throughout the state, across the country and around the world. Nearly 500,000 alumni lead the way in business, science, the arts, health care and their communities, and they’re joined by some 15,000 more each year.UC aerial view

Founded in 1876, the University of Colorado now includes four campuses: CU BoulderCU Denver, CU Colorado Springs and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The University of Colorado is recognized as a national leader in teaching and research excellence, with campuses offering more than 300 unique degree programs.

University of Colorado campuses are consistently ranked nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges Rankings. A total of 14,479 degrees in were awarded in 2015-16 and the total enrollment among CU’s four campuses during the fall 2016 semester was 63,202.

UC buffaloIn FY 2015-16, CU garnered $924 million in sponsored research awards, which support research related capital improvements, scientific equipment and salaries for research and support staff. In the past year alone, CU Technology Transfer registered 275 invention disclosures, 112 new patent filings and 193 follow-on filings. Five new companies were formed based on CU technology.

 

Our outstanding staff and faculty make us who we are. Notable honors and awards received include:  

  • Five Nobel Laureates
  • One Pulitzer Prize recipient
  • Nine MacArthur fellows
  • Twenty-four recipients of the Hazel Barnes Prize
  • Two Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year honorees

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