Postdoctoral Fellow University of Colorado Denver -
Denver, CO
Position Description: University of Colorado Denver
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Department of Pediatrics / Hematology-Oncology- Bone Marrow Transplant
School of Medicine
Position # 697681/Job Posting # 818215
The Department of Pediatrics has an opening for a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Pediatrics / Hematology-Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant Research Laboratories at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding.
Job Responsibilities:
The position is for a highly motivated, full-time post-doctoral fellow in the cancer biology research laboratory of Dr. Amy Keating on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The researcher will work well independently as well as with a small team of scientists investigating critical issues in pediatric brain tumor growth, proliferation, and migration. Experience and proficiency with molecular biology, signaling investigations, and animal/mouse modeling of human tumors is preferred. The researcher will assist in writing grant applications and preparation of original manuscripts related to their work.
Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications): MD and or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or related disciplines.
Desired Qualifications: Proficiency with laboratory techniques including PCR, mammalian cell culture, transfection methodologies, bacterial culture, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and mouse handling and investigations is preferred. Additionally, a highly motivated and organized investigator with a record consistent with independent publication preparation is desired.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/
Applications are accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com , reference Job Posting 818215
Review of applications will begin 06/29/2012, and continue until position is filled.
Required Application Materials:When applying at www.jobsatcu.com , applicants must include:
1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current CV/resume
3. The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references
Questions should be directed to amy.keating@ucdenver.edu
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