"Post-Doctoral Fellow - 34244"

Post-Doctoral Fellow - 34244

Faculty

Description

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title:  Post-Doctoral Fellow

Working Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow

FTE: Full-time

Salary Range: $61,008 – 61,428

Position #00738457 – Requisition 34244

Join the University of Colorado Denver

About the University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description

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

The mission of the Shandas Collaboratory is to translate engineering ideas and inventions into clinical use. Dr. Shandas has mentored over 60 graduate students and more than 80% now hold research, teaching, or leadership positions in academia or industry. The Shandas lab works translationally with clinicians and researchers from across the Anschutz Medical Campus, and integrates with engineering professionals in industry as well. Current projects in the Collaboratory include development of low-resource biodesign methodologies (in collaboration with the Center for Global Health), design and translation of minimally invasive devices to capture and analyze upper gut content in cancer, rare diseases, allergy, nutrition, and metabolic health (in collaboration with Pediatrics, GI, the CU Cancer Center, and Nutrition), and design of novel devices to support autonomous, non-expert battlefield medicine (in collaboration with the Center for Combat Research).

Three postdoctoral positions are available for highly motivated candidates to join our research team at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. We conduct cutting-edge translational research in biomedical devices, biomaterials, molecular diagnostics, and ultrasound imaging, with a strong focus on bringing new ideas to the clinic.  Among other notable achievements, our group has submitted over 80 patent applications, helped startup 8 biotechnology companies, and have developed new products in areas including medical imaging, gastrointestinal medicine, orthopedics, and cardiovascular medicine.  We are now pursuing projects focused on elucidating the upper gut microbiome and functional metabolomics using minimally invasive techniques, new designs to support autonomous battlefield medicine, and new ultrasound imaging techniques. 

We are looking for individuals interested in developing skills in any of the following: computational datascience; microbiome analysis; medical device design; polymeric multifunctional biomaterials; and imaging. 

Post-Doctoral Fellow

What you will do:

Key Responsibilities:

-       Lead new research projects, focusing on building practical solutions to important clinical problems (domain agnostic).

-       Generate new methods to analyze and visualize large microbiome datasets, with particular emphasis on easy-to-understand tools (GI, nutrition, metabolic health).

-       Develop novel multi-functional polymeric materials for use in minimally invasive medical devices.

-       Develop new point-of-care diagnostics that harness biological samples obtained from the upper gastrointestinal system for early detection of various diseases including cancer, food allergies, inflammation, and infection (GI, cancer, infectious diseases, allergy)

-       Develop new materials for mucosal drug delivery using minimally invasive techniques (drug delivery, GI medicine)

-       Mentor graduate and undergraduate students

-       Write research grants to provide continuing supporting for promising research projects.

-       Write IRB protocols for clinical studies of new ideas

Conditions of Employment

·   This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range for this position has been established at $61,008 – 61,428.

Postdoctoral Fellows: the stipend level for the entire first year of support is determined by the number of full years of relevant postdoctoral experience the trainee has.  Once the appropriate stipend level has been determined, the trainee will be paid at that level for the entire 12 months.  The stipend for each additional year in the postdoctoral fellow position will increase to the next level in the stipend structure established by the NIH.

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 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.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver 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

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by [date]. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. 

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

·       A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications

·       A current CV/resume

·       List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

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 workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu​.

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Questions should be directed to Robin Shandas, robin.shandas@cuanschutz.edu.

Qualifications

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

-       PhD, PhD/MD, preferably in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or related field.

-       US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

-       Previous experience in any of the areas we are interested in.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·       Ability to work independently within a highly entrepreneurial research laboratory

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Denver

Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30214 - CEDC-Bioengineering

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jul 19, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Position Number: 00738457