Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary:

A postdoctoral position is available in the Fan Laboratory in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The Fan Laboratory investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cancer immunoediting in skin cancer. Current research focuses on understanding the role of natural killer (NK) cells in shaping tumor evolution and controlling cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) progression using molecular, cellular, genomic, and animal model approaches.

This full-time postdoctoral position will support NIH-funded and foundation-funded research projects with the potential to be funded through NIH-T32. The successful candidate will be mentored by Dr. Xiying Fan and work closely with other research assistants in the lab. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work independently and propose studies that complement ongoing and expand upon projects in the lab.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design and carry out cell culture and rodent-based research projects

· Develop and troubleshoot experimental protocols

· Perform molecular and cellular assays including PCR, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence microscopy, and gene expression analyses.

· Help train laboratory personnel in experimental techniques.

· Present research findings at laboratory meetings, institutional seminars, and research conferences.

· Prepare manuscripts for publication and assist with the development of grant applications and research reports.

· Prepare grant applications

· Perform all research compliance activities required by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see what benefits are available for Post-Doctoral Fellows, please visit:

· Payroll & Benefits Orientation for Post-Doctoral Fellows | University of Colorado (cu.edu)

· benefits guide cover-post-doc-2024 (cu.edu)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

· PhD in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related biomedical discipline.

· Experience with mammalian cell culture and experimental design.

· Only U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, and permanent U.S. residents.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques.

· Background in cancer immunology.

· Previous experience in some or all the following laboratory techniques is preferred: experience designing and conducting experiments with rodents, flow cytometry acquisition and analysis, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and molecular biology (RNA/protein extraction, RT-PCR, enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay (ELISA), western blotting)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Strong written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.

· Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

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

Questions should be directed to: Jennifer Nevener at Jennifer.Nevener@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 15. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$63,480 to $64,380

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. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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