Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary:

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine is seeking an energetic, full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to conduct translational research investigating the underlying causes of brain dysfunction in patients with critical illness. Our team primarily focuses on the underlying biology of cognitive impairment in survivors of sepsis and lung injury. The candidate will be involved in an R01-funded project at the intersection of neurobiology, vascular biology of sepsis, and aging. The candidate should have substantial experience in neurobiology with relevant work in pre-clinical modeling of disease and molecular neuroscience methods. Experience with neurophysiology and rodent behavior is preferred. This unique opportunity will provide substantial training in pre-clinical modeling of critical illness, glycobiology, vascular biology, and translational investigations in critically ill patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experimental design and conduct to investigate cognitive outcomes in aged animals after sepsis.

• Field electrophysiology on ex vivo hippocampal slices.

• Necropsy of experimental animals including brain subregion isolation (e.g., hippocampus).

• Performance of standard molecular biology techniques.

• Updating and formulating experimental protocols.

• Careful record keeping.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

About the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine

Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over 140 faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American Thoracic Society Presidents.

We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and training program, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained growth. The clinical practice sites have built new hospitals, and there are multiple new research buildings across the campuses. We have been fortunate to recruit tremendous new faculty members while retaining many of our former trainees.

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 $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

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)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• PhD or equivalent

  • Relevant doctoral experience in neurobiology

• Experience with mouse necropsy including hippocampal isolation.

• Experience with relevant molecular neuroscience methods (e.g., Western Blots, PCR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with neurophysiology including field potential recordings.

• Experience with behavioral assessment of murine cognition.

• Experience in vascular biology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills, record keeping ability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of 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: Joseph Hippensteel at joseph.hippensteel@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April 15, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$62,232 - $75,564 Commensurate with experience according to the NIH 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 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (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.

ADA Statement:

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.

Background Check Statement:

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.

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.