**Post-Doctoral Fellow** **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department:** **Department of Pharmacology** **Job Title: Post Doctoral Fellow** **Position #00829256 - Requisition #35653** **Job Summary:** Key Responsibilities: + Participate in the design and initiation of research projects + Independently carry out literature reviews, analysis, and interpretation of results with guidance from the PI + Collaborate with the PI, other members of the lab, and local and international collaborators + Maintain transparent and easy-to-follow documentation of research projects from start to finish, including reproducible and sharable code. **Work Location:** **Why Join Us:** **Why work for the University?** benefits guide cover-post-doc-2024 (cu.edu) **Diversity and Equity:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** + PhD in genetics, bioinformatics, computational sciences, data science, machine learning, biostatistics, applied mathematics, computer science, or related fields. **Preferred Qualifications:** + At least 3 years of experience in R, Python, and/or a comparable programming language, preferably in a high-performance cluster computing environment and using version control. + Experience developing and/or applying machine learning methods to a problem in some domain such as biology, social science, economics, etc. Alternatively, experience working with high-throughput omics, text, or graph-like datasets. + Proficiency in scientific communication with evidence of first-author manuscript(s) in peer-reviewed journals and oral presentation(s) at national or international conferences. + Attributable contributions to source code. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Practical experience in the Python data wrangling and machine learning stack including pandas, matplotlib, scikit-learn, and/or pytorch and/or practical experience in using R for omics (esp. transcriptome) data analysis and integration. + Evidence of working in collaborative teams and positively contributing to others' projects. + Demonstrated willingness to give/take constructive feedback and to sustain a supportive and inclusive lab environment. **How to Apply:** 1. 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Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) Post-Doctoral Fellow - 35653 Faculty The research lab of Dr. James Costello in the Department of Pharmacology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher that is interested in developing computational methods to disentangle co-occurring conditions using multi-omics data in Down syndrome. The position will be jointly mentored by Dr. Casey Greene in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and is funded by the NIH, INCLUDE (INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE) Project. The ideal candidate will have a background in multi-omic data processing, analysis, and the development and application of deep learning methods, with a strong interest in understanding molecular mechanisms of disease. The position will be highly collaborative working with a diverse group of researchers. It will also be expected that this position will publish academic research articles and contribute to lab efforts in mentoring students, grant writing, and manuscript review. This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. The position will offer excellent opportunities to develop collaborative research projects with investigators from the Department of Pharmacology, Department of Biomedical Inforamtics, and the Linda Crinic Institute for Down syndrome. The Crnic institute is the premier research institution to study molecular and translational questions for individuals with Down syndrome. This position will also have opportunities to lead small research groups of graduate students and other researchers. The CU Anschutz campus offers a range of career development opportunities through the postdoc office. This position is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience and who are interested in launching their own independent research careers. Previous trainees from the lab have pursued and secured positions as academic faculty, as well as research positions in both industry and non-profit labs. We are a hybrid in-person/remote group, with flexibility as needed and in agreement with the PI. We are situated just 25 minutes from the city of Denver, and are fortunate to be close by to hiking and skiing in the beautiful Rocky Mountains!! The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see what benefits are available for Post-Doctoral Fellows, please visit:Payroll & Benefits Orientation for Post-Doctoral Fellows | University of Colorado (cu.edu) (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5852613&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness/new-employee/PBO/post-doc) 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. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 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=5852613&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Jennifer Orsund, Jennifer.orsund@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5852613&targetURL=Jennifer.orsund@cuanschutz.edu) Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by January 30, 2025. The starting salary for a 0-year postdoctoral researcher has been established at$70,000The above salary 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=5852613&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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5852613&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) . 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=5852613&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=5852613&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 : Dec 5, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jennifer Orsund Posting Contact Email: Jennifer.orsund@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5852613&targetURL=Jennifer.orsund@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00829256jeid-7d5a9939eb48fc49906010fa7e4a480a 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.