Postdoc: Musculoskeletal Bioengineering & Imaging

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Transit ECO Pass

Job summary

The Musculoskeletal Extracellular Matrix Lab at University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to start a research program studying how Down Syndrome affects the material properties of the musculoskeletal system. You will lead projects, conduct mechanical testing, imaging, and mass spectrometry, and mentor students in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in engineering or biomedical sciences, experience with small rodents, and interest in novel omics data

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering or biomedical sciences.
• Experience with small rodent handling, confocal imaging and standard biochemical assays.
• Desire to learn new techniques including mass spectrometry and computational analysis of large 'omics data sets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out an independent research project that involves mechanical testing, imaging, mass spectrometry, and animal husbandry to determine the effect of Down Syndrome on musculoskeletal tissues.
• Play a direct role in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Develop and write proposals independently and with others in the lab to support future research.

Skills

Rodent handling

Confocal imaging

Omics data analysis

Mass spectrometry

Mentoring

Education

PhD in engineering or biomedical sciences

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Mass spectrometry

Job description

The Musculoskeletal Extracellular Matrix Lab at University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to start a research program studying how Down Syndrome affects the material properties of the musculoskeletal system. You will lead projects, conduct mechanical testing, imaging, and mass spectrometry, and mentor students in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in engineering or biomedical sciences, experience with small rodents, and interest in novel omics data