University of Colorado · 21 hours ago
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$54K/yr - $65K/yrThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Anesthesiology. The role involves conducting research on neurotoxicity of general anesthetics, analyzing data, and publishing findings while working closely with the lab director.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
MD or PhD in the field of pharmacology, physiology, molecular biology, and/or neuroscience
Excellent record keeping ability
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work independently within the research lab on assigned projects
Computer software, equipment operation, or research technical skills
Preferred
Experience in basic and advanced laboratory techniques as well as in the research field of anesthesiology
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
FMLA Medical leave
Tax deferred annuity savings option plans (401k, 403B, 457)
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
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2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
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