University of Colorado - School of Medicine
Department of Medicine - Division of Cardiology
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
The Division of Cardiology has an opening for a full-time Post-doctoral Fellow position
About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.
Description:
A fully funded Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Division of Cardiology in the laboratory of Dr. Timothy McKinsey in the Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Our lab is focused on understanding the signaling and gene regulatory mechanisms that control heart failure and associated disorders. We are particularly interested in the role of epigenetics in regulating the pathological cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis that is associated with heart failure.
We are also interested in the mechanisms whereby signals derived from cell surface receptors are conveyed to histone-modifying enzymes by proteins kinases and phosphatases. The long-term goal of our work is to translate basic discoveries to novel therapies for patients with heart failure, which afflicts millions of adults in the U.S. and is associated with a 5-year mortality rate of nearly 50%. As such, our lab has established core expertise to enable in vitro, cellular and in vivo assessment of experimental small molecule compounds in support of early stage drug discovery.
We are seeking a team member who is passionate about performing original research in an academic setting, has excellent organizational skills, is able to work both independently and in a team setting, dedicated to maintaining a healthy and respectful workplace, and wishes to contribute to a vibrant and energetic research environment in a leading scientific institution in the Rocky Mountain region.
Responsibilities:
Conditions of Employment:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is based off the current NIH and will start at $53,760.
The above salary rate represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.
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.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.
Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation
Diversity and Equity:
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The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus 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. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
To Apply:
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D., D. Sc., or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics, or related scientific fields, or related scientific fields from an accredited institution.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: