What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow - Nestor Lab position at CSU Spur?
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Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Nestor Lab Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Yes Posting Number 202500246AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Postdoctoral Fellows Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range 61008-64356 Employee Benefits
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The Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) is a major locus for biomedical education including undergraduate, graduate, veterinary and post-doctoral training and for translational biomedical research at Colorado State University. BMS houses more than 30 research laboratories. Faculty members’ interests run the gamut from human and animal anatomy and neuroanatomy, reproductive biology and endocrinology to molecular neuroscience and cardiovascular physiology. The BMS department is highly interactive and offers postdoctoral fellows a friendly but rigorous learning environment. There is ample opportunity for informal interactions between fellows and faculty, thus encouraging the kind of discussions and collaborations that are critical to success in the cutting-edge atmosphere of modern biomedical research. Program faculty members are housed in modern research buildings with state-of-the-art equipment. All of the training faculty members have laboratories that are within relatively close proximity. University facilities that support research efforts include electron microscopes, flow cytometer and fluorescent activated cell sorter, confocal microscopes, DNA, RNA and protein sequencing and syntheses labs, a mass spectrometer lab, and facilities for genomics, proteomics, and transgenic animal research. The hard work of research is balanced by the unique opportunity to enjoy the mountains and canyons of beautiful Colorado.
Position Summary
The postdoctoral associate will focus on multiple projects investigating the role of the brain in the control of reproduction, primarily in sheep, though some mouse and cell culture models may be available. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in grant and manuscript preparation. Additional duties may include supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
Required Job Qualifications
Job Duty Category Research Duty/Responsibility
Plan and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, read relevant scientific literature, assist in preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals, maintain experimental records. The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to multiple projects investigating the role of the brain in the control of reproduction using sheep as an animal model. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in grant and manuscript preparation.
Percentage Of Time 80 Job Duty Category Technical Support Duty/Responsibility
Involvement in daily laboratory activities, interactions including some instruction with students and lab personnel, which can include procedural instruction, statistical methods, and research project interactions. The candidate will be expected to participate in meetings and provide input and assistance, as needed, for other projects in the laboratory. Ensure proper care of animal subjects and regulatory compliance.
Percentage Of Time 20
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will remain open until filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references by Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:59pm MT. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact Alice Moore; alicem.moore@colostate.edu EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Detail Information
Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Nestor Lab Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Yes Posting Number 202500246AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Postdoctoral Fellows Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range 61008-64356 Employee Benefits
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The Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) is a major locus for biomedical education including undergraduate, graduate, veterinary and post-doctoral training and for translational biomedical research at Colorado State University. BMS houses more than 30 research laboratories. Faculty members’ interests run the gamut from human and animal anatomy and neuroanatomy, reproductive biology and endocrinology to molecular neuroscience and cardiovascular physiology. The BMS department is highly interactive and offers postdoctoral fellows a friendly but rigorous learning environment. There is ample opportunity for informal interactions between fellows and faculty, thus encouraging the kind of discussions and collaborations that are critical to success in the cutting-edge atmosphere of modern biomedical research. Program faculty members are housed in modern research buildings with state-of-the-art equipment. All of the training faculty members have laboratories that are within relatively close proximity. University facilities that support research efforts include electron microscopes, flow cytometer and fluorescent activated cell sorter, confocal microscopes, DNA, RNA and protein sequencing and syntheses labs, a mass spectrometer lab, and facilities for genomics, proteomics, and transgenic animal research. The hard work of research is balanced by the unique opportunity to enjoy the mountains and canyons of beautiful Colorado.
Position Summary
The postdoctoral associate will focus on multiple projects investigating the role of the brain in the control of reproduction, primarily in sheep, though some mouse and cell culture models may be available. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in grant and manuscript preparation. Additional duties may include supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
Required Job Qualifications
- PhD in neuroscience, physiology, reproductive biology, or related field by time of appointment
- Laboratory research experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Established publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability and desire to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness and ability to participate in large animal research with sheep
- Experience with sheep, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, surgical procedures, statistical methods
Job Duty Category Research Duty/Responsibility
Plan and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, read relevant scientific literature, assist in preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals, maintain experimental records. The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to multiple projects investigating the role of the brain in the control of reproduction using sheep as an animal model. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in grant and manuscript preparation.
Percentage Of Time 80 Job Duty Category Technical Support Duty/Responsibility
Involvement in daily laboratory activities, interactions including some instruction with students and lab personnel, which can include procedural instruction, statistical methods, and research project interactions. The candidate will be expected to participate in meetings and provide input and assistance, as needed, for other projects in the laboratory. Ensure proper care of animal subjects and regulatory compliance.
Percentage Of Time 20
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will remain open until filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references by Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:59pm MT. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact Alice Moore; alicem.moore@colostate.edu EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you willing and able to participate in large animal research including sheep?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
