Senior Research Associate – Hematology & Leukemia Lab

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Retirement 401(a) plan with 10% match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO invites applications for a full-time Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in the Pietras Laboratory. The role involves independent work with animal models and human samples to study blood cancer and inflammation biology using cutting-edge flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in immunology/related field and at least one first-author publication.

Qualifications

• A doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal.

Responsibilities

• Development, Design and Performance of Research Experiments
• Mechanism based discovery of cancer and inflammation therapeutics
• Characterization of metabolic processes of normal and leukemic cells
• Use of animal model systems to study leukemia pathogenesis
• Prepare data and manuscripts for publication
• Prepare grant proposals to obtain independent funding
• Actively participate in and present data at group meetings, journal clubs and conferences
• Work with PI and lab staff to supervise trainees

Skills

Immunology

Hematology

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

Animal handling

Publication record

Education

Doctoral degree in immunology or related field

First-author publication

Tools

LSRII

FACSAria Fusion

Cell sorting

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO invites applications for a full-time Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in the Pietras Laboratory. The role involves independent work with animal models and human samples to study blood cancer and inflammation biology using cutting-edge flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in immunology/related field and at least one first-author publication.