Post-Doctoral Fellow

About the role

A postdoctoral position is available in the Fan Laboratory in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The Fan Laboratory investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cancer immunoediting in skin cancer, with current research focusing on the role of natural killer (NK) cells in shaping tumor evolution and controlling cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) progression using molecular, cellular, genomic, and animal model approaches. This full-time postdoctoral position will support NIH‑funded and foundation‑funded research projects. The successful candidate will be mentored by Dr. Xiying Fan and work closely with other research assistants in the lab, with the opportunity to work independently and propose studies that complement ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out cell culture and rodent‑based research projects
• Develop and troubleshoot experimental protocols
• Perform molecular and cellular assays including PCR, qRT‑PCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence microscopy, and gene expression analyses
• Help train laboratory personnel in experimental techniques
• Present research findings at laboratory meetings, institutional seminars, and research conferences
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and assist with the development of grant applications and research reports
• Prepare grant applications
• Perform all research compliance activities required by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related biomedical discipline. Experience with mammalian cell culture and experimental design.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques. Background in cancer immunology. Previous experience in some or all of the following laboratory techniques is preferred: experience designing and conducting experiments with rodents, flow cytometry acquisition and analysis, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and molecular biology (RNA/protein extraction, RT‑PCR, enzyme‑linked immune‑sorbent assay (ELISA), western blotting)

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Pay

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $63,480 to $64,380.

Schedule

Full‑time, onsite position located in Aurora, CO.