Post-Doctoral Fellow
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Location
- Denver, CO
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Description
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Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: May 19, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
University of Colorado | School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Postdoctoral Fellow
Position #: 783583 | Requisition #: 21211
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.
Nature of WorkThis position reports directly to the PI/Director of the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center who is responsible for providing a mechanism for the hired individual to develop into a successful independent researcher in the field of Mucosal Immunology. The research focus of the laboratory is to discover knowledge related to inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal mucosal immunity. The proposed training will be conducted at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Our laboratory aims to improve our knowledge of CD4+ T cell subtypes including regulatory T cells, Th17 cells and their response to cell stress. This laboratory searches for possible therapeutic targets for the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions. This research project will provide intensive training, with the ultimate goal of successful transition into a position as an independent investigator in academia or industry.Professional FieldMucosal Immunology, Cell stress Biology, Molecular Biology Supervision ReceivedEdwin de Zoeten, M.D./Ph.D., Associate Professor of PediatricsSupervision ExercisedNoneExample of WorkApproximately 80% of the position:- Participate in the initiation of the research projects
- Carry out projects independently
- Develop research protocols and novel techniques
- Perform experiments as related to research project
- Trouble-shoot and problem-solve as related to the research project
- Record results of experiments: tabulate research data and maintain a detailed, easily understandable laboratory notebook
- Interpret experimental results
- Collaborate with PI and others in the lab
- Conduct literature searches
- Train laboratory personnel in experimentation techniques
- Measure and monitor gene expression
- Perform flow cytometry
- Perform protein analysis
- Animal care related to research procedures
- Perform recombinant DNA work
- Perform light microscopy
- Modify, test, verify and analyze research data
- Prepare samples for analysis by various instrumentation
- Develop and maintain research databases
- Apply bioinformatics tools to analyze genomic (ChIP-seq, RNA-seq) data
- Other related duties as assigned by PI
- Present results at lab meetings
- Present results at project meetings such as research in progress
- Present results at (inter)national meetings
- Write and publish manuscripts describing results
- Prepare grant applications, as necessary
- Perform all research compliance activities required by the University of
- Colorado Denver-Anschutz Medical Campus
- Perform general administrative duties as requested within lab
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD degree in life sciences such as Immunology, cell biology or molecular biology or related field (PhD must be conferred prior to starting position, but need not be completed at time of application)
- Prior experience with animal experimental models
- Prior experience with Flow cytometry
- Prior experience with Protein analysis
- Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado
- Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal and sex-offender background check
- Must be able to provide proof of education within 60 days of hire date
- Ability to work in a team
- Effective communication
- Knowledge of cell biology
- Experience with mouse models and handling.
- Experience with protein and cell signaling analysis
- Prior experience with confocal microscopy is beneficial
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: May 19, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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