Description

Universityof Colorado – School of Medicine

Post-Doctoral Fellow 

The University of ColoradoDenver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitmentto creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value theability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diversebackgrounds.

The Department of Medicine in the Bone Marrow Transplantation and Hematological Malignancies Program at the University of Colorado|Anschutz Medical Campus is looking for a bright, creative and enthusiastic Post-Doctoral Fellow interested in advancing their career in a new, high-impact laboratory headed by an energetic, recently recruited principal investigator, Dr. Eric Pietras. The lab is part of a richly collaborative interdisciplinary group of basic scientists and clinicians from the immunology, hematology and molecular biology backgrounds with significant resources and expertise in understanding normal and diseased blood development.
Nature of Work This position reports directly to Dr. Pietras in the Division of Hematology and is responsible for developing, executing and analyzing data from research projects aimed at understanding the effect of inflammation on the biology and function of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and their progeny under normal and disease conditions. The position is an opportunity for a bright, creative and enthusiastic individual to advance their career by performing impactful, cutting-edge biomedical research in an exciting field of study. 
Individuals who are about to graduate, or have recently graduated from their doctoral training are preferred. 
Examples of Work PerformedThis position is expected to work independently under the guidance of the principal investigator.  Projects will involve work with research animals and extensive development and use of cutting-edge flow cytometry, molecular biology and cell biology assays on rare bone marrow-derived hematopoietic populations.  Specific duties include:

• Develops procedures to perform multi-color flow cytometry
• Design and implement projects relating to the laboratory’s overall research program.
• Analyze, interpret, and fully document experimental results
• Operate and maintain advanced flow cytometry equipment
• Perform animal husbandry and colony maintenance
• Prepare data and manuscripts for publication
• Prepare grant proposals to obtain independent post-doctoral funding
• Actively participate in and present data at group meetings, journal clubs and conferences
• Work in conjunction with the PI and other lab staff to achieve programmatic goals
• To fulfill job requirements, candidates must receive training, and adhere to institutional standards of best practice in: animal care and handling, radiation and chemical safety, laboratory safety and other areas as determined by the institution and/or PI.
• Other duties as assigned

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary iscommensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services.

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Diversityand Equity:

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TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

• A doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal.

Conditions of Employment

• Candidate must be able to work with laboratory animals and animal tissues.
• Candidate must meet eligibility requirements for NIH T32 and F32 postdoctoral fellowship awards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate training in a biomedical laboratory setting, studying immunology, molecular biology, hematology and/or stem cell biology.
• Experience with the use of advanced flow cytometry equipment (including LSRII and FACSAria II) for analysis and sorting of cells, and development of multicolor antibody staining panels.
• Experience in mouse handling, husbandry and dissection.
• Experience in experimental hematology and molecular biology assays and techniques, including HSC isolation and analysis, and high-throughput sequencing.
• Candidates that have successfully obtained competitive, extramural funding during their doctoral studies are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within a research environment. 
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with computer software including Microsoft Office.
• Skilled with the use of aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques. 
• Skilled with common laboratory techniques and equipment consistent with PhD-level graduate training.
• Ability to commit to an independent scientific career in stem cell biology, immunology, or a related field, with a proven high degree of independence and self-motivation to achieve these ends.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the project.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Nov 29, 2018
Unposting Date: Ongoing