University of Colorado · 11 hours ago
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrThe University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join the Department of Pediatrics in the Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow. This role involves developing, executing, and analyzing data from research projects focused on understanding metabolic dependencies in B-ALL resistance to therapies, providing an opportunity for impactful biomedical research.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Identifying and targeting the genetic vulnerabilities in acute leukemia during chimeric antigen-receptor therapy
Using animal models of acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Performing advanced genomic assays and bioinformatic analysis (in collaboration with Department bioinformaticians) of pre-clinical and clinical samples (Single cell RNA seq, ChIP-seq) to ask mechanistic questions
Performing in vitro and in vivo assays to evaluate leukemia cell biology, particularly during immunotherapy (e.g., chimeric antigen receptor therapy)
Develops procedures to perform multi-color flow cytometry
Design and implement projects relating to the laboratory’s overall research program
Analyze, interpret, and fully document experimental results
Operate and maintain advanced flow cytometry equipment
Perform animal husbandry and colony maintenance
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
To fulfill job requirements, candidates must receive training and adhere to institutional standards of best practice in: animal care and handling, radiation and chemical safety, laboratory safety and other areas as determined by the institution and/or PI
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
Candidates must be able to work with laboratory animals and animal tissues
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
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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