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Employer
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Location
Denver, CO

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Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Description

University of Colorado l Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Physiology and Biophysics

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Position- 00633119– Requisition 20600

 

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.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28,000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado public institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer 119 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is well known for its distinctive and highly productive research programs, its world-class health facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus and its well-established partnerships in business, industry and government. These campuses currently have over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at our Anschutz Medical Campus, a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver. Denver is one of America’s most vibrant urban centers and the downtown campus, located just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District, affords our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

Job Summary:

The Denman lab is seeking to hire a post-doctoral researcher that will help conduct research experiments focused on the biophysical effects of electrical stimulation in rodents. This is an NIH funded position; the incumbent must be able to receive, and act on, detailed instructions when beginning projects in the lab. However, for routine and trained tasks, the incumbent is expected to work independently. Methodological approaches include high-density electrophysiological recording techniques, optogenetic stimulation, whole brain tissue clearing and imaging, data analysis in a scientific computing environment (Python), and project management. The incumbent will help summarize and communicate results/findings in the form of manuscripts and meeting presentations. Supervision is provided by Dr. Denman.

Examples of Work Performed:

  • Conduct biological experiments, including in-vivo high-density electrophysiology, electrical and optogenetic stimulation, tissue clearing
  • Data analysis and interpretation (with initial supervision)
  • Management of project work and goals, including reporting of intermediate results
  • Contribute to data presentation and assist in communication of results
Salary and Benefits:

The hiring salary is $56,760 - $63,066. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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.

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

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

Diversity and Equity:

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

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

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 Qualifications:

  • Minimum requirements must be identifiable from the CV/Resume
  • PhD degree in Neuroscience or related biological field
  • > 3 years experience with stereotactic surgeries on rodents
  • > 3 years experience with in vivo recording and modulation techniques on rodents
  • Scientific or other programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
  • Demonstration of professional scholarship (e.g., authorship credit on published papers)
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Identifiable from the CV/Resume
  • Experience with tissue clearing and whole orgain imaging
  • Experience with electronics fabrication (e.g., Arduino, soldering)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Participate in decision making for routine lab tasks (experiments/data analysis)
  • Ability to exercise judgement in appropriate approaches to solve task-related problems
  • Responsive to supervisory input when starting new tasks (experiments/data analysis) 
  • Ability to grow/develop their professional expertise
  • Personal management
  • Data management and organization
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 



Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Mar 24, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing

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