Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary:

This full-time position reports directly to Dr. Christine Vohwinkel in

the Section of Pediatric Critical Care and is responsible for

projects investigating how metabolites regulate inflammation in

acute lung injury/ARDS. Duties will include research and teaching

associated with the laboratory research

The post-doctoral fellow will plan, perform, analyze and oversee

bench research. Teaching activity will generally involve laboratory

staff, students, or faculty collaborators. The fellow is expected to

take a leadership role in planning scientific activities; keep

abreast of and share with the laboratory pertinent scientific

literature; participate in lab meetings and Cardiovascular and

Pulmonary Research Laboratory (CVP) conferences; and write

both grants and scientific publications. The fellow will be afforded

both time and resources to promote collaborative studies and

develop new techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

* The post-doctoral fellow will plan, perform, analyze and oversee

bench research.

* Teaching activity will generally involve laboratory staff, students,

or faculty collaborators.

* The fellow is expected to take a leadership role in planning

scientific activities; keep abreast of and share with the laboratory

pertinent scientific literature; participate in lab meetings and

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research Laboratory (CVP)

conferences

* write both grants and scientific publications.

* The fellow will be afforded both time and resources to promote

collaborative studies and develop new techniques.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

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
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• 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:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

* PhD, MD or DVM with interest in acute lung injury research.

Condition of Employment:

* Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado

* Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with mouse models of human disease

* Proven experience and familiarity with inflammation

* Proven experience and familiarity with histone biology

* Proven experience and familiarity with metabolism

* Experience in analyzing "omics" data sets, for example,

metabolomics or RNAseq

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to maintain excellent records

* Organizational skills

* Ability to work well within a team

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: NAME, Email address

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 10/31/25.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$62,000 - $65,000

The above hiring 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 unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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