Post-Doctoral Fellow (LaBarbera Lab)

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Post-Doctoral Fellow (LaBarbera Lab)

Position # 00803024 - Requisition # 27543

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

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 Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has an opening for a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow Position position.

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.

The University of Colorado's Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, located at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is an internationally renowned School of Pharmacy and a top tier school (ranked #20 out of 143 pharmacy schools in the country). At the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmacuetical Sciences, we are committed to excellence and innovation in professional, graduate and post-graduate education; scholarship and research; patient-centered care; public health advocacy; and societal leadership and engagement. Together, our innovation, discoveries and engagement with our communities improves the health and well-being of society.

A full-time postdoctoral fellow position in high-throughput and high-content screening (HTS/HCS) sciences is available in the Center for Drug Discovery (CDD), drug discovery and development shared resource (D3SR). The D3SR is a diverse multidisciplinary research team comprised of scientists with expertise in robotic automation, HTS/HCS drug discovery, pharmacology, and hit-to-lead drug validation. The laboratory is located in outstanding new facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation. We are seeking a talented individual with a background cell culture, molecular biology, and pharmacology to join our team. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter who is willing to learn and able to work effectively independently and as a contributing team member. She/He will obtain training and experience in utilizing and maintaining state-of-the-art HTS/HCS drug discovery instrumentation and automation equipment.

Examples of Work Performed

• Lead and conduct experiments and data analyses supporting a variety projects such as cell culture, HTS/HCS assay development, robotic automation, drug discovery, and hit-to-lead drug validation studies.
• Compile and record observed experimental results, analyze and interpret data, document results, and present research results in weekly lab meetings.
• Collaborate with all members of the research team to review scientific literature, develop experimental protocols, and conduct data analyses.
• Lead and collaborate with writing manuscripts, including figures, graphs and charts for publication in scientific journals.
• Provide general laboratory administration such as maintaining lab records and notebook, general lab clean up, and lab organization.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position are subject to change based on business and project need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:

The budgeted salary for this position is $54,840. The salary for this position uses NIH guidelines for postdoctoral fellowships commensurate with years of experience since earning a PhD or MD.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see what benefits are available for Post-Doctoral Fellows, please visit:

Payroll & Benefits Orientation for Post-Doctoral Fellows | University of Colorado (cu.edu)

benefits guide cover-post-doc-2024 (cu.edu)

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

Diversity and Equity:

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@ucdenver.edu.

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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. 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.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• A PhD and/or MD degree with research experience in biochemistry and molecular and cell biology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with big data analysis protein purification and recombinant enzyme assays, cell culture, cell imaging, and a variety of cell assays such as cell viability, Western blot, immunofluorescence, and endogenous reporter assays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the research team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and work independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to design experiments, collect, process, and analyze data
• Experience with basic science techniques