Post-Doctoral Fellow

Post-Doctoral Fellow

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow

Position #00841545 - Requisition #: 39685

Job Summary:

Post-doctoral fellow position available to study role of modulators of T-type (low-voltage-activated) calcium channels in native tissue preparations and in recombinant cells. Our research involves biophysical techniques to measure membrane currents (whole-cell voltage-clamp and current-clamp recordings) from the human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells, dorsal root ganglion neurons and dorsal horn neurons in wild-type rats and mice, as well as mice lacking subtypes of T-type calcium channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform surgery on rats and mice.
• Perform recordings of spontaneous synaptic currents in acute spinal cord slice preparation.
• Perform recordings of optogenetically evoked synaptic currents in acute spinal cord slice preparation.
• Perform recordings of calcium currents in acute slice preparation, dorsal root ganglion neurons and HEK cells.
• Perform recordings of action potentials in acute spinal cord slice preparation.
• Perform pharmacological experiments in acute spinal cord slice preparation.
• Analyze the data.
• Write scientific manuscripts.

Supervision Received

The Post-doctoral Fellow reports to the Lab Director, Dr. Slobodan Todorovic.

Supervision Exercised

The Post-doctoral Fellow will not supervise other employees.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: MD or PhD in the field of pharmacology, physiology, molecular biology and/or neuroscience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in physiology and anesthesiology
• Experience with slice physiology and patch clamp recordings is desirable but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills using the English language.
• The ability to work independently within the research lab on assigned projects
• Computer software, equipment operation, or research technical skills

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: Abigail Jacoba (abigail.jacoba@cuanschutz.edu)

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 1, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range:

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