University of Colorado · 5 months ago
Post-Doctoral Fellow – Pietras Laboratory
Aurora, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$62K/yr - $75K/yrThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow for the Pietras Laboratory, focused on research related to acute myeloid leukemia stem cells. The Fellow will conduct independent research, design experiments, analyze data, and publish findings, while also mentoring students and staff within the lab.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Design and Performance of Research Experiments (75% of Time Spent)
Mechanism based discovery of cancer therapeutics
Characterization of metabolic processes of leukemia stem cells
Use of animal model systems to study leukemia pathogenesis
Analysis and Publication of Research Data (20% of Time Spent)
Mentoring of students and technical staff (5% of Time Spent)
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, including student supervision
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Benefits
Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
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