**Post-Doctoral Fellow** **Requisition Number:** 59726 **Location:** Boulder Colorado **Employment Type:** Research Faculty **Schedule:** Full Time **Posting Close Date:** 18-Nov-2024 **Date Posted:** **Job Summary** We are encouraging applications for a post-doctoral training opportunity available through an NIH-funded T32 training grant administered through the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH). Several investigators may serve as possible mentors for an outstanding candidate who wishes to further their training in behavior genetics. Projects include large human genetics studies (both family studies and statistical genetics studies), molecular genetic studies, and mouse behavioral studies aimed at understanding genetic and environmental influences on mental health disorders and related traits. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. **Who We Are** The Institute for Behavioral Genetics (IBG) is one of the world's leading institutes for genetically informed research on behavior. Internationally renowned research projects include the Colorado Adoption Project, the Colorado Longitudinal Twin Study, the Colorado Learning Disabilities Research Center, the Colorado Drug Research Center, and the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. IBG is home to a DNA repository (about 40K samples) for research on human behavior, as well as studying behaviorally and genetically defined lines of selected, recombinant inbred, transgenic, and knockout-gene mice. Current research areas include psychopathology, behavioral development, brain structure and function, cognitive abilities and executive functions, substance use and substance use disorders, aging and neurodegenerative disease, and reading and learning disabilities. **What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be** The appointed post-doc will work with a mentor on projects related to genetics of mental health. They will have the opportunity to supervise and interact with junior graduate and undergraduate students. More information about IBG and the training program is located at www.colorado.edu/ibg. **What You Should Know** + Applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. + This position is restricted to US citizens or Green Card holders because of the funding source. + This position has potential start dates of March 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. **What We Can Offer** The salary range will be from $61,008 to $71,352 based on years of experienced as defined by the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fiscal Year 2024 NOT-OD-24-104. The ideal candidate would be either a year 0 or year 1. **Benefits** The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) . **Be Statements** Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder. **What We Require** + PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, Genetics or related field (by the time of start date). + Expertise in some of these areas: human statistical genetics, human family studies, mouse behavioral genetics, neuroscience, imaging genetics. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential mentors directly at www.colorado.edu/ibg. **Special Instructions** To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Research Paper(s): Please include 1-3 published papers relevant to your skills and interests. **(Please combine into a single PDF)** During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for one reference and we will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses. Review of applications will begin Monday, November 18, 2024. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. **To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Post-Doctoral-Fellow/59726 (https://apptrkr.com/5702995)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-f493f4b84e82ee479d5a14d45514a82f 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.