University of Colorado · 1 week ago
Postdoctoral Fellow
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$62K/yr - $76K/yrThe University of Colorado is a prominent educational institution seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering and Diabetes Research. The successful candidate will develop research projects focused on ultrasound imaging techniques to study islet microvasculature dysfunction and blood flow changes in type 1 diabetes.
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Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will develop research projects related to applying ultrasound imaging and other approaches to understand the mechanisms underlying islet microvasculature dysfunction and blood flow changes in type1 diabetes. This can include applying advanced signal processing approaches for high resolution imaging, developing computational models of islet blood flow changes; characterizing and applying novel ultrasound contrast agents including molecular targeted agents; and use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in ongoing clinical studies
The candidate will have resources and mentoring to develop their own research interests and to develop new research skills. The candidate can also mentor junior scientists, give guest lectures in the biomedical engineering graduate or undergraduate program and receive guidance in writing fellowship applications
The candidate must be highly motivated and willing to learn new techniques and approaches, and able to work in an interdisciplinary team of biological scientists, engineers and clinicians
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biological or physical sciences, engineering or related field
First Authorship on at least 1 peer-reviewed research publication
Knowledge and Experience of ultrasound imaging
Knowledge and Experience studying vascular biology, pancreas physiology or diabetes
Knowledge and Experience with programming, signal processing, or numerical modelling
Knowledge and Experience working with rodent animal models, including models of diabetes
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and in groups, communication with engineers, biomedical researchers and clinicians
Benefits
Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
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$0.5MKey Investors
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