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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: School of Medicine/Pharmacology
Job Title: Instructor
Position #00828491 – Requisition #35280
Job Summary:
The Department of Pharmacology is seeking applicants for full-time Instructor to carry out cutting-edge Down syndrome research in the laboratory of Dr. Matthew Galbraith/Joaquin Espinosa, with the ultimate goal of significantly improving the quality of life of individuals living with trisomy 21.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, carry-out and supervise robust statistical analyses.
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Provide guidance and support to junior team members in data management, analysis, visualization, and interpretation.
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Apply biological expertise to interpret results and extract meaningful conclusions to serve the mission of the Crnic Institute.
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Lead, as well as support, writing of manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and other publications.
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Contribute to the development of grant/contract proposals, study designs and execution of those study designs.
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Develop research protocols, including compliance with ethical guidelines for human and animal research.
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Present results at local, national and international conferences.
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Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
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Medical: Multiple plan options
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Dental: Multiple plan options
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Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
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Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
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Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
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Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
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Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
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Holiday Days: 10/year
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Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
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ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
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Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, or a related field such as Biostatistics from an accredited institution.
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Minimum of 5 years of related experience. At least 2 of the years should be at a Ph.D. level applying bioinformatic tools to next-generation sequencing data (e.g. RNA sequencing, ChIP-seq, microbiome) and/or related omics-level data.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Proficient programming skills in common languages/packages used for bioinformatic and statistical analysis (e.g. R/Bioconductor/Tidyverse, Python).
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Strong knowledge of statistical principles relevant to biomedical research.
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Proven ability to contribute to publication of scientific manuscripts.
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Expertise in molecular biology or other fields relevant to Down syndrome pathobiology.
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Experience in Down syndrome research.
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Demonstrated ability to learn, operate troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and multi-task effectively in the laboratory.
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A demonstrated proclivity towards improving processes and delivering practical solution.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to communicate effectively, both to colleagues and to the general public.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
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Ability to train, supervise, and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral scientists and junior team members.
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Ability to independently and collaboratively drive research projects to completion.
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Ability to assemble, revise, and successfully publish scientific manuscripts.
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Ability to present scientific findings at meetings and conferences.
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Ability to design and write funding applications.
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Ability to establish and maintain productive scientific collaborations.
How to Apply:
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A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
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Curriculum vitae / Resume
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Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
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Instructor – 35280 Faculty
This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
Research projects will be geared towards understanding the degree to which Down syndrome can be understood as an interferonopathy, with the ultimate goal of significantly improving the quality of life for individuals living with Trisomy 21. The position requires extensive experience applying bioinformatic tools to next-generation sequencing data (e.g. RNA sequencing, ChIP-seq, microbiome) and/or related omics-level data. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, or a related field, relevant laboratory experience, and an exceptional scientific research record. The instructor will join a multidisciplinary team in a highly collaborative environment trying to understand aberrant interferon signaling in the context of Down syndrome and other biology involved in the many aspects of a dysfunctional immune response, including the following: assay design, assay optimization, data analysis and follow-up studies. The candidate must have experience in training and supervising junior personnel and applying for NIH grants. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, an independent and critical thinker, a meticulous experimentalist, a team player and able to multitask in an interactive setting. In addition, the individual will keep accurate and complete records of all scientific experiments. S/he will draft technical reports and manuscripts and present work as needed. We 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=5750870&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
The University of Colorado 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. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5750870&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Jennifer Orsund- [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5750870&[email protected])
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 29, 2024.
The starting salary range () for this position has been established as $93,000.00 to $98,000.00 The above salary 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5750870&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
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 [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5750870&[email protected]) .
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=5750870&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=5750870&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 – 20120 – SOM-PHARM GENERAL OPERATIONS : Full-time : Oct 24, 2024 : Oct 30, 2024, 5:59:00 AM Posting Contact Name: Jennifer Orsund Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5750870&[email protected]) Position Number: 00828491jeid-656025f452657a44a121e2d7d0f23465
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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