University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Immunology and Microbiology

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW/TRAINEE

Position #00798684 - Requisition #26455

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado 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.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Overall Description of Responsibility or Nature of Work:

This position reports directly to Tem Morrison, Professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, and is responsible for performing the research summarized below. This position may supervise the work of graduate students and technicians.

This position is for a PhD post-doctoral researcher with experience in molecular virology, cell biology, and mouse models of infection. The position is fully funded for three years by an NIH Antiviral Drug Discovery Center (AViDD) for Pathogens of Pandemic Concern. The main objective is to develop orally available antivirals against acute and chronic alphavirus infection and disease. The proposed training will be conducted at the state-of-the-art University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in beautiful Denver, Colorado

The project and environment will provided an intensive training experience, numerous opportunities to interact and network with multi-institutional AViDD teams, and ultimately provide for transition into a successful independent investigator in academia or industry. All of the duties listed below are to achieve this goal in specific categories.

Specific Position Duties with Percentages of Time:

[85%] [Perform primary research]:

• Participate in the initiation of the research projects
• Perform experiments at BSL2 and BSL3 conditions
• Work with laboratory animals
• Carry out his or her projects independently
• Develop research protocols
• Perform experiments as related to research project
• Trouble-shooting and problem-solving as related to the research project
• Record results of experiments: Tabulate research data and keep a detailed, easy to understand laboratory notebook
• Interpret the experimental results
• Collaboration with PI and others in the lab
• Conduct literature searches
• Training of laboratory personnel in experimentation techniques
• Preparation of tissues, cell cultures, blood samples, etc. for testing
• Measure and monitor gene expression
• Perform recombinant DNA work
• Modify, test, verify and analyze research data
• Prepare samples for analysis by various instrumentation
• Develop and maintain research databases

[10%] [Communicate research results]:

• Present results at lab meetings
• Write and publish manuscripts describing results
• Help prepare grant applications, as necessary

[5%] [General Administrative and Research Compliance]:

• Perform all research compliance activities required by the University of Colorado Denver
• Perform the general administrative duties requested by Jill Slansky and/or the Department of Immunology and Microbiology

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at $54,840-$55,632

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Minimum requirements:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• All requirements of graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D., M.D, D.V.M., or equivalent doctoral level degree in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field before the starting date for this position. Candidates in the final stages of completing their doctoral level degree are eligible to apply.

Preferred qualifications:

• Self-motivated, hard-working, and willing to work with flexible hours
• Other duties as assigned by PI
• Familiarity with Microsoft office suite of applications, Adobe suite of applications, FlowJo and Graphpad Prism.
• Familiarity with R preferred.