Description

University of Colorado School ofMedicine

Universityof Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Schoolof Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Sectionof Nutrition

Post-Doctoral Fellow 

Position#763687 – Requisition #16582

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado Denver l AnschutzMedical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating aninclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staffof diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a publicresearch university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than anyother Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winningfaculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degreeprograms through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array ofhealth-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo.a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taughtat CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver-one ofAmerica's most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from theDenver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students,faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community,recreational and cultural outlets.

A national leader in health care and lifesciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences centerin Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora,Colo., it is one of the newest education, research and patient care facilitiesin the world. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the healthsciences workforce of the future by blending education, research and clinicalcare all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health carefields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to thepatient's bedside. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here. 

The University of Colorado Anschutz MedicalCampus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, educationand research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration andinterprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools ofDental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; aHealth Sciences Library; and two hospitals. Strategically located contiguous tothe campus are a biosciences research park and the Veterans Hospital. CUAnschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and fivefirst-professional programs. More than 4,000 students learn alongside facultymembers who also make meaningful medical discoveries and provide expertclinical care through 1.5 million patient-visits annually. A hub for researchand innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $400 million in research awards eachyear and has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 new companies since2002. 

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates may beresponsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and anyrelocation expenses, if applicable

Salary and Benefits: 

The hiring salary for this position isnegotiable and commensurate with skills and experience.This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number onyour paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

 

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation (forquestions, please contact Kristin.Pena@childrenscolorado.org)

 

Diversityand Equity:

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

The University ofColorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus iscommitted to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty andadministrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture ofinclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourageapplications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and allveterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality ineducation and employment.

The University ofColorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus isdedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective employees. 

QualificationsJob Summary: 
This description is a summary only and isdescribing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to beall-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/orbased on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties andresponsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.This position reports directly to Dr. MarcCornier, in the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, asprimary mentor for the T32 Postdoctoral Fellow/Trainee position. This positionofficially resides within the in the Section of Nutrition, Department ofPediatrics.
Examples of Work Performed:During this appointment, you will be involved inresearch on body composition and energy expenditure, the impact of exercise onneuronal response to food cues, understanding the mechanisms of variable weightloss response to exercise, and aspects of energy expenditure regulationincluding training to utilize new and novel research methodologies tounderstand how resistance training (RT) influences body composition, EI, energyexpenditure, and non-exercise physical activity in individuals withoverweight/obesity.

• Major emphases will be placed on establishmentof T32-supported project(s); leading original research, analyses andmanuscripts; seeking supplemental (pilot) funding to support trainee-ledresearch; participating in career development activities; and transitioningtoward independent funding and an independent research career as proposed inyour T32 application. 
• Trainees are expected to identify a ScholarshipOversight Committee, consisting of faculty not directly involved with yourresearch.  The committee will meet withyou tri-annually (more often if necessary) to review activities and progress todate. A written Individualized Development Plan (IDP) is required to be writtenjointly between the trainee and primary mentor, and is to be submitted to theDirector and Associate Director of the T32 (Drs. Krebs and Johnson,respectively) as well as the Postdoctoral Fellowship Office within 3 months ofthe fellowship start date. 
• Trainees are expected to participate in activitiesassociated with the training grant including a weekly 1 h Journal Club (whichthe fellow will lead for 1 month of the year), and to present at least 1 timeper year in the bi-weekly Nutrition Seminar Series and the annual PediatricsNutrition Retreat.  There may be otherlimited requests to assist with nutrition training grant activities.
• Trainees should plan and initiate meetings with T32 Associate Director, Dr. Susan Johnson, on bi-annual basis. 
• Benchmarks for satisfactory progress during thefellowship will include publications, presentations, grant proposalsubmissions, and participation in training grant activities.  These benchmarks will be evaluated annuallythrough the Postdoctoral Office and should be conducted by Dr. Cornier, cc'ingDr. Johnson.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college oruniversity with a PhD/MD
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work independently within theresearch laboratory
• Computer and software, equipment operation, andresearch technical skills

Conditions of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug testthrough Children's Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a nationalcriminal and sex-offender background check

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 14, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing