Postdoctoral Scientist Podell Lab

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Working TitlePostdoctoral Scientist - Podell Lab

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202501409AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitlePostdoctoral Fellows

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$62,232 -65,460

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/20/2025

Description of Work Unit
The Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology ( MIP ) Department is comprised of over 400 individuals who share a common passion for solving some of the most important human and animal health problems today.

Research programs include those related to mycobacteria, retroviruses, prions, zoonotic and arthropod-borne infectious diseases, as well as the diagnostic investigation of naturally-occurring animal diseases.

A leader in education, MIP provides the only microbiology undergraduate degree program in Colorado, a graduate program that provides training in a number of cutting-edge disciplines, and several specialized veterinary residency training programs.

Position Summary
A fully supported Postdoctoral Fellowship position is available in the Podell Research Laboratory, within the Mycobacteria Research Laboratories ( MRL ) at Colorado State University.

This position will support the research objectives of thePodell Laboratory (https://labs.vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/podell/) .

This position will focus on research investigating immune responses to novel candidate TB vaccines and immune pathology associated with tuberculosis using animal model systems, advanced immunology and pathology approaches, and computational data analysis.

A key component of this post-doctoral project will be further optimization of a pre-existing, yet novel, aerosol system for the aerosol infection ofin vivomodels.

The ideal candidate will also have strong evidence of a method development background.

Previous experience working withM.

tuberculosis(or similar) in a biosafety level 3 laboratory setting is required.

Prior experience working within vivolaboratory models of infectious disease is also required.

Experience with alternative animal models will be considered an added strength.

The candidate should have strong leadership skills, with capacity to orchestrate research productivity across a collaborative research environment.

Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.


This position aims to provide training in immunological mechanisms of vaccine-mediated protection through iterative method development, advanced computational pathology and immunology.

Required Job Qualifications

+ A PhD with related laboratory experience in Immunology, Pathology, Microbiology, Cellular & Molecular Biology, or similar field

+ Evidence of method development (i.e. development of entirely novel method, optimization of pre-existing method, re-purposing of pre-existing method) in PhD

+ Proficiency in MS Office, scientific data/graphics programs and biostatistics

+ A strong track record of publication for the post-doctoral career stage in a first/senior author role

+ Experience working with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (or similar) under Biosafety 3 (BSL3) conditions, and willingness to conform to additional training and performance criteria required by the CSU Biosafety Office.

+ Experience working with animal models of infectious disease and tissue-derived specimens from these animal models

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language

+ Demonstrated contributions in team-based science and leadership roles

+ Must be self-motivated, highly organized, and be able to work across a number of different projects simultaneously


Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Aerobiology expertise includingin vivoaerosol infection

+ including experience with R-based programming for large data sets

+ Microscopy techniques; digital pathology, EM, confocal microscopy; including optimized sample preparation.

+ Experience with preparing, viewing, and interpreting histopathology from animal models of tuberculosis.

+ Performance of pathology-based immunological methods, such as immunohistochemistry or direct immunofluorescence.

+ Experience with transcriptional measures such as scRNAseq and spatial transcriptomics.



Essential Duties


Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

+ Accomplishments the research objectives as dictated by each funded project

+ Conduct laboratory research with accuracy and close attention to detail

+ Perform data analysis and apply appropriate statistical methods

+ Work as a member of a collaborative team under general supervision

+ Able to use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish research goals

+ Able to perform multiple scientific protocols and procedures with overlap

+ Manage team involvement in and provide oversight for animal studies

+ Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

+ Possess a work ethic that includes team orientation, neatness, dependability, punctuality, and accuracy


Percentage Of Time80


Job Duty CategoryWritten and Oral Communication

Duty/Responsibility

+ Work with co-workers and outside agencies professionally and tactfully

+ Utilize good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate tactfully and effectively through email, online interfaces and professional scientific meetings

+ Lead and contribute to the writing of manuscripts, contribute to the composition of grant proposals

+ Work as a member of a collaborative team to orchestrate completion of research studies


Percentage Of Time20


Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information for three professional references.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

This position will remain open until filled.

For full consideration, please apply by 10/20/2025, 11:59pm (MT).

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals.

If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactBrendan Podell, brendan.podell@colostate.edu

EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.

To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.

The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.



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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

+ Unofficial Transcripts

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