Postdoctoral Scientist: Stem Cell Neuroscience

CU Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous paid time off

tuition assistance for you and your_DE

an ECO Pass for local transit

Job summary

CU Boulder’s Walczak Lab is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to advance stem cell biology and neurodegenerative disease modeling. You will maintain and differentiate human iPSCs, perform molecular biology assays, and support lab operations in a collaborative setting.

The role offers hands-on experience in stem cell biology and neuroscience within a fast-paced research environment and is based in Boulder, CO.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, neuroscience, molecular biology, or related field.
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with sterile technique and cell culture practices.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Culture and maintenance of human iPSCs under sterile conditions.
• Directed differentiation into neurons and/or glia.
• Basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western blotting, immunocytochemistry).
• Assisting with imaging, sample preparation, and data organization.
• Routine lab maintenance, inventory, and ordering supplies.

Skills

iPSC culture

cell culture

sterile technique

molecular biology

immunocytochemistry

data organization

communication skills

Education

PhD in biology/neuroscience/molecular biology

Tools

PCR

Western blotting

imaging (fluorescence)

Job description

CU Boulder’s Walczak Lab is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to advance stem cell biology and neurodegenerative disease modeling. You will maintain and differentiate human iPSCs, perform molecular biology assays, and support lab operations in a collaborative setting.

The role offers hands-on experience in stem cell biology and neuroscience within a fast-paced research environment and is based in Boulder, CO.