"Post-Doctoral Fellow"

Post-Doctoral Fellow

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow

Position #: 00823533 - Requisition #: 33910

Job Summary

Nature of Work

A post-doctoral position is available to study the non-canonical mechanisms by which immune complement proteins modulate cortical network function (see Phadke et al., 2023, bioRxiv). In our lab, we utilize a variety of methods and approaches to analyze biological mechanisms. These include in vivo calcium and dendritic spine imaging using multiphoton microscopy, in vivo calcium imaging using 3D-printed miniature microscopes to record neural activity in freely moving rodents, spatial transcriptomics, generation of genetic mouse models, transsynaptic circuit mapping, optogenetic interrogation of neural circuits, and the use of electrophysiological methods.

Professional Field

Neuroscience Research

Supervision Received

The Post-doctoral Fellow reports to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Alberto Cruz-Martin.

Supervision Exercised

The Post-doctoral Fellow will not supervise other employees but may assist with mentoring and training of others in the lab.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform biochemical approaches.
• Perform CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.
• Perform high-throughput proteomics and spatial transcriptomics.
• Perform advanced fluorescence microscopy techniques.
• Perform behavioral measurements using 1P and 2P miniscopes.
• Perform immunohistochemistry.
• Analyze the data.
• Write scientific manuscripts.
• Attend conferences.
• Mentor and train graduate students.

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in basic and advanced laboratory techniques as well as in the research field of anesthesiology.
• Background in molecular biology and biochemical methods, pharmacology, biophysics, neuroscience, or biomedical engineering.
• Experience with behavior and in vivo imaging is desirable but not required.
• MATLAB, Python, and R software, equipment operation, or research technical skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work independently within the research lab on assigned projects
• Computer software, equipment operation, or research technical skills.
• Ability to generate first drafts of manuscripts and fellowship applications.

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 about the research should be directed to: Dr. Alberto Cruz-Martin, ALBERTO.CRUZMARTIN@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU
Questions about the recruitment should be directed to Abigail Jacoba, ABIGAIL.JACOBA@CUASNCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 1, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range: HIRING RANGE: $61,008