美国科罗拉多大学丹佛分校唐氏综合症研究博士后招聘

美国科罗拉多大学丹佛分校唐氏综合症研究博士后招聘

Job Description

Research Opportunities

The Espinosa and Sullivan labs in the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome are seeking postdoctoral fellows. We employ an integrated approach including functional genomics, mechanistic studies, and animal research to make biological discoveries with clear translational potential. Our current work is focused on understanding how hyperactivation of interferon signaling in people with Down syndrome contributes to the clinical impacts of trisomy 21, including predisposition to autoimmune conditions, Alzheimer’s Disease, leukemia, and protection from solid malignancies (e.g. Sullivan et al., eLIFE 2016; Powers et. al., Nature Communications 2019; Waugh et al., Cell Reports 2019). We currently have numerous NIH-funded positions available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will work to develop a research project aligned with the overall goals of the team. Responsibilities include designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, contributing to the writing of grants and manuscripts, and aiding in oversight of more junior team members.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

Postdoc-specific benefits are found here: http://www.ucdenver.edu/faculty_staff/research/postdoctoral/Pages/default.aspx.

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Diversity and Equity:

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The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.