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Post-Doctoral Fellow

Employer
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Location
Denver, CO

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Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
DescriptionUniversityof Colorado – School of MedicinePost-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.



Position Summary: As a Post-Doctoral fellow in the Department of Anesthesiology you will be expected to perform research, analyze data and publish manuscripts in the field of neurotoxicity of general anesthetics using electron microscopy technique, perform immunohistochemical and biochemical experiments and/or in vivo behavioral studies using different animals species and models. You will be under guidance and supervision of Dr. Jevtovic-Todorovic and the manager of her laboratory, Dr. Quillinan. To perform your experiments and conduct your studies you should be willing to work with alive animals and be able to handle them as required for your experiments. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment as well as appropriate lab space in the South Research building assigned to Drs. S. Todorovic and V. Jevtovic-Todorovic. You are expected to attend Departmental Research Seminars, weekly lab meetings and national scientific meetings to present your results. Additionally, you are expected to conduct yourself in professional and collegial manner. On as needed basis you will be asked to provide instructions and guidance to graduate, undergraduate students and other new members in our laboratory. 
Position duties: 70% - 1st area of responsibility: We expect that you will be able to perform research, analyze data and publish manuscripts in the field of anesthetic neurotoxicity in relation to the developing brain. We expect that you will have a very high level of independence in pursuing the outlined studies. It will be your responsibility to set up and trouble shoot your experiments independently. In addition, we expect you to analyze the data, thoroughly document experimental results and data using a laboratory notebook in conjunction with electronic documentation and data back-up, as well as interpretation of results in the context of the current literature, and appropriate statistical analysis. Moreover, we expect that you will be able to write manuscripts, grant applications etc. in a highly independent fashion. As such, you are expected to actively pursue working in a relatively independent manner with thorough and frequent reviews of current literature that pertains to your research topic; discuss your experimental strategies with Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic and her research team; consider the team’s advice, guidance and leadership and apply the information obtained to improve your results. 
15% - 2nd area of responsibility: Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic is the direct supervisor of the laboratory and its members. Thus, Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic will be your direct supervisor. You will meet with Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic on a regular basis. During these meetings, research progress, planning of experiments, grants and manuscripts will be discussed. Attendance and regular presentations of your own research project is required during regular laboratory meetings. 
15% - 3rd area of responsibility: We also expect that you will actively pursue collaborative efforts with other members of the research team, e.g. by providing your expertise and knowledge; help with the training of new team members; assist with maintaining the infrastructure of the laboratory, which may include cell/tissue culture, breathing and maintenance of animal colonies, ordering, organizing of the laboratory, etc. These activities may not be directly related to your own research projects.

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.

University ofColorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe andsecure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist inachieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees priorto their employment.

The ImmigrationReform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility bedocumented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternativeformats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

Yourtotal compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University ofColorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line.

 

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

TotalCompensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversityand Equity:

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

The University of Colorado Denver | AnschutzMedical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse studentbody, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote aculture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. Weencourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilitiesand all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity andequality in education and employment.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements: • MD or PhD in the field of pharmacology, physiology, molecular biology, and/or neuroscience• Excellent communication skills using the English language• The ability to work independently within the research lab on assigned projects• Computer software, equipment operation, or research technical skills. 
Preferred Qualifications:• Experience in basic and advanced laboratory techniques as well as in the research field of anesthesiology.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Aug 27, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing

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