Post Doctoral Fellow

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**Post-Doctoral Fellow**

**Description**

**University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus**

**Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology**

**Job Title:** **Post-Doctoral Fellow**

**Position #:** **00835980** **- Requisition #:37112**

**Job Summary:**

Key Responsibilities:

**Research (85-90%)**

+ Cell culture management
+ Methods/good laboratory notebook maintenance, documentation, and review
+ Designing and performing experiments
+ Developing and validating new methodologies/applications relevant to the research

**Administrative (5-10%)**

+ Writing full-length, high-quality scientific publications
+ Presenting research at national and international scientific meetings
+ Developing grant-writing skills by applying for institutional or other small grants

**Teaching (5%)**

+ Teach/supervise students or junior research services professionals

**Work Location:**

Onsite

**Why Join Us:**

**Why work for the University?**

+ 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

**Qualifications:**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ PhD in relevant scientific area such as Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Developmental biology, Stem cell biology, Reproductive Sciences.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Prior experience with stem cell culture.
+ Prior experience with trophoblast culture or organoid cultures.
+ At least one first author publication or presentation at a national or international conference.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

+ Excellent communication and organizational skills
+ Practical experience in good lab notebook documentation.
+ Practical experience in keeping cell stocks, other lab chemicals and reagents organized.
+ Evidence of working on collaborative and interdisciplinary teams
+ Demonstrated willingness to give/take constructive criticism and to sustain a supportive and inclusive lab environment.

**How to Apply:**

**Screening of Applications Begins:**

**Anticipated Pay Range:**

**HIRING RANGE $62,232 - $70,344**

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:**

**ADA Statement:**

**Background Check Statement:**

**Vaccination Statement:**

**Job Category**
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**Schedule**
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**To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37112&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/6573046)**

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Post-Doctoral Fellow - 37112 Faculty
We are searching for a qualified post-doctoral fellow to join our growing laboratory.

Our work focuses on stem cells and reproductive biology, particularly of the placenta.

This individual will conduct interdisciplinary and highly collaborative research in in vitro 3D modeling to understand how the early placenta develops.

The researcher will work primarily in tissue culture to model early development of the placenta, and a basic understanding or willingness to learn bioinformatics is desired.

The candidate should be proficient in, or highly motivated to learn complex 3D culture, imaging techniques, and bioinformatic analysis.

Successful applicants will need to work both independently and collaboratively, to exhibit excellent skills in scientific communication, and dedicated to scientific reproducibility, replicability, and transparency.

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

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado is a world-class research enterprise, ranked 17th in the nation by the Blue Ridge Institute for federal funding.

The Department currently has an impressive research portfolio of $32M in existing federal and foundation grants and contracts through the lifetime of the projects, increasing in budget annually by $9M.

Departmental faculty provide a full-spectrum of clinical care for women of all ages, participate in research, and provide education to students and residentsWe have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6573046&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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 / Resume3.

Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressQuestions should be directed to: Olivia Castillo at Olivia.Castillo@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6573046&targetURL=Olivia.Castillo@cuanschutz.edu)

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

For best consideration, apply by July 15, 2025.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as Salaries commensurate with experience according to NIH Kirschstein-NRSA guidelines.The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6573046&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6573046&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu)

The University of Colorado 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.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6573046&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) .

If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively.

In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6573046&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21588 - SOM-OB/GYN RS GENERAL OPS : Full-time : Sep 10, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Olivia Castillo Posting Contact Email: Olivia.Castillo@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6573046&targetURL=Olivia.Castillo@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00835980jeid-dd6784d3e4e1f84181274d71ea9e6ecc
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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