Postdoctoral Positions List

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posted on	investigator	laboratory focus	position description	contact
01/23/2025	Nancy F. Krebs	The objective of the Nutrition T32 fellowship is to provide research training to physician scientists, basic researchers, and behavioral scientists who are committed to prevention of disease and health promotion through careers in human nutrition	Areas of interest include obesity and energy balance; behavioral research related to eating & obesity; health promotion & nutrition education; implementation science; molecular, genetic, and environmental basis of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes; micronutrient homeostasis and effects of nutrient deficiency states; global nutrition; maternal and fetal nutrient utilization; fetal origins of adult disease, human aging; and the epidemiology of nutrition-related conditions. Faculty expertise ranges from clinical trials, neuroimaging, tissue, cellular and molecular methodologies to intervention development based on behavioral, physical, and social environmental factors across the life course.	NutritionT32@cuanschutz.edu
01/13/2025	Lisa A. Spencer, PhD	We study the immunobiology of mucosal tissue eosinophils in health and disease, with an emphasis on how eosinophils regulate adaptive immunity and participate in gut-lung crosstalk.	We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow(s) interested in pursuing projects that bridge basic and translational research goals. Studies utilize primary human cells, patient samples, and mouse models to understand how mucosal tissue-resident eosinophils contribute to the balance between homeostasis and pathogenesis within the context of eosinophil-associated diseases. Active projects utilize models of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs), food allergy, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ideal candidate would be a self-motivated individual who thrives in a mentoring-rich, collaborative research environment. See our lab page (SpencerLab.org) for a snapshot of active projects and recent publications.	Lisa.Spencer@cuanschutz.edu SpencerLab.org
10/28/2024	Alexa Burger	My lab studies early notochord formation and intervertebral disc development using zebrafish and mice. We are interested in studying associated structural birth defects, intervertebral disc diseases, such as disc degeneration, and cancer.	My lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is looking for motivated molecular biologists to join us as postdoctoral research fellow! We have several open positions! * Job responsibilities: - Project lead for several ongoing research projects, including design of experimental setup, data generation, data interpretation, manuscript writing - Projects range from dev bio to small molecule applications in vivo * Job qualifications: - Solid molecular and developmental biology expertise - Animal model experience, preferably mouse and zebrafish - Microscopy skills, preferably lightsheet, confocal, dissecting - Experience with small molecule/drug applications - Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Why join us? - Cutting edge research lab at Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado - Lively lab atmosphere and high quality trainee mentoring - Numerous opportunities for collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects - Latest animal facilities and imaging setups	alexa.burger@cuanschutz.edu
10/18/2024	Debosmita Sardar	We study glial cells – the non-neuronal cells in the brain. More specifically, our lab is interested in the question of how glia and epigenetics shape sense of smell. For more details, visit external link	A postdoctoral fellow full-time position is available in Dr. Debo Sardar’s lab at the Department of Pharmacology at Anschutz Medical Campus. Using transgenic mouse models, our approaches include molecular neuroscience, cellular neuroscience and systems neuroscience, with the primary goal of understanding how glial epigenetics shape sense of smell. You will be working in an environment conducting new neuroscience research in the areas of sensory biology (systems neuroscience), glial biology (cellular neuroscience), and epigenomics (molecular neuroscience). Given the broad range of the research spanning from systems to cells to genes, you will gain exposure to a diverse array of concepts and technologies. Dr. Debo Sardar highly values mentoring and is dedicated to help you achieve your independent goals.	debosmita.sardar@cuanschutz.edu
10/08/2024	Seth Creasy, PhD	We focus on how manipulations in diet, physical activity, and sleep affect energy metabolism in humans. We have recently been focused on how the timing of these behaviors alter body composition, energy balance regulation, and other 24-hour behaviors.	We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow generally interested in understanding how lifestyle behaviors (diet, physical activity, and sleep) affect cardiometabolic health. Individuals with doctoral degrees in physiology, nutrition, metabolism, or other related areas will be considered. We are currently looking for candidates interested in understanding how the timing of exercise alters energy metabolism using methods that span the translational spectrum. Expertise or experience with metabolic clinical research is desired. Fellows will receive training and mentorship from a team of mentors with expertise in metabolism research and will generate independent data to assist with fellowship applications. Fellows will be expected to assist with on-going projects, write grants, lead manuscripts, and lead an independent project that fits within the lab's mission.	seth.creasy@cuanschutz.edu
10/07/2024	Ian M. Cartwright, PhD	The Labortory has a focus on furthering our understanding of the inflammatory microenvironment in the context of inflammatory bowel disease. We are specificially focused on investigating neutrophil-epithelial interactions.	This position includes bench research and project development. The project topic is: “Control of Inflammatory Acidity in Mucosal Inflammation”. Key Responsibilities: - designing, planning, and executing experiments to better understand how changes in tissue metabolism influence inflammation within the mucosa, including, but not limited to, models of inflammatory bowel disease. - utilizing specialized knowledge and sophisticated research techniques examining inflammation-related signaling by intestinal epithelial cells, with a focus on the influence of microbial-derived metabolites, esp. indoles and short chain fatty acids. - implementation of schedule methodology, timeline and lab book - collecting, recording, analyzing, and presenting data - preparation of project reports and manuscripts for publication - meeting with the project Principal Investigators (Ian M. Cartwright and Sean P. Colgan, PhD) on a daily to weekly basis for the purpose of progress updates and mentoring	Ian.Cartwright@cuanschutz.edu
09/12/2024	Katharina Hopp, PhD	Dr. Hopp’s laboratory studies the pathomechanisms driving Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). ADPKD is the most common monogenic renal disease worldwide.	We are interested in studying the role of the microenvironment, specifically immune cells, in ADPKD progression and apply the knowledge gained from the cancer field to PKD to develop novel interventional strategies. Key Responsibilities: • Utilize mouse/rat models for mechanistic research and preclinical intervention studies. • Perform basic cellular/molecular techniques that drive hypothesis-based research • Develop independent projects leading to grants, posters, manuscripts. • Condense, analyze, present, and write-up project results. • Supervise and work alongside graduate students and research technicians within the Hopp lab.	Betsy Pike, Renal Division Human Resources, betsy.pike@cuanschutz.edu
05/06/2024	Darleen Sandoval	The Sandoval lab uses genetic mouse models and in vivo physiological approaches to study the role of the gut-brain axis in regulating metabolism.	2023 was a break-through year for obesity treatment. In addition to bariatric surgery, we now have obesity multiple drugs that are reaching the efficacy of bariatric surgery and multiple more promising drugs in the pipeline. Like bariatric surgery, these drugs target the gut-brain axis. The Sandoval lab uses genetic mouse models, chemogenetic and in vivo physiological strategies to study the role of the gut-brain axis in regulating body weight, feeding, and metabolism. Dr. Sandoval and the postdoctoral candidate will work together to develop an individualized training plan aimed at advancement of the candidates technical and professional skillsets in order for the candidate to achieve their professional career goals whether that is to obtain a position in the academic or industry settings. Our research requires a team approach, and we are looking for someone who is interested in being a part of a diverse and productive team. external link	darleen.sandoval@cuanschutz.edu
05/06/2024	Charles Sagerstrom	Transcriptional and epigenetic control of cell fate decisions during embryonic development	During embryogenesis, the developing embryo goes through numerous transitions as new tissues, organs and cell types are formed. Each such transition is driven by a change in gene expression that can go awry and cause birth defects. We are interested in understanding how transcription factors and chromatin regulators drive gene expression programs to support the formation of new cells and tissues, using zebrafish as a model. Our group is looking for postdoctoral fellows to join our work using bioinformatics, imaging and genetic/genomic tools (scRNAseq, scATACseq, CRISPR, transgenesis) to unravel the control of cell fate decisions. Lab website: external link . Recent manuscript: doi.org/10.7554/eLife.87772..	Charles.sagerstrom@cuanschutz.edu