"Post-Doctoral Fellow/Trainee"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow/Trainee

Position #: 00652554 – Requisition #:37420

Job Summary:

Post-doctoral fellow position in the Kohler laboratory, working within the Cell Therapy Research Group at the University of Colorado. Fellows will conduct mechanistic and translational research in preclinical models of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cells.

• Responsible for development and conduct of project(s) within the scope of funded and future projects.
• Maintain accurate lab notebook and primary data.
• Work independently with supervision from Dr. Kohler
• Present data to lab and group lab meetings.
• Write project summaries and manuscripts.
• Supervision of students and Professional Research Assistants within the lab

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Metro Denver region has nearly 300 days of annual sunshine, with mountains and outdoor recreation located nearby. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks consistently among the top 30 medical schools in the country, with the Department of Pediatrics ranking consistently in the top 20 (U.S. News and World Report 2024 rankings).

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)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field in the bio-medical sciences.
• Experience in cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques
• Experience in standard computer software related to writing, data analysis, and data presentation.

Condition of Employment:

• Willingness to conduct in vivo experiments in mouse models
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Immunology research, particularly T cell research
• Prior experience in tumor immunology and/or immunotherapy research
• Prior experience with in vivo mouse experiments
• Proficiency with flow cytometry
• Prior experience with CRISPR screens and RNA-Seq
• Proficiency in bioinformatics and analysis of large data sets
• Prior experience in signal transduction research

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• PhD level knowledge and understanding of basic cellular and molecular biology
• Expertise in cell culture techniques
• Expertise in basic molecular biology techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Able to work independently within a large collaborative environment
• Able to troubleshoot and design experiments
• Ability to follow and maintain protocols when handling hazardous materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain an accurate lab notebook and data
• Proficiency in scientific writing and presentation of scientific work
• Ability to design and troubleshoot experiments, and carry out projects with a high level of independence

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position, Curriculum vitae / Resume, 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: Paul Lopez at Paul.J.Lopez@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 22, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range for this position has been established as $62,232 to $66,492.