We seek an ambitious Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine to join the Russo Lab to work on an NIH-funded project to investigate the mechanisms by which inflammatory processes regulate intermediate filament function. The Department of Immunology and Microbiology is an ideal environment for research and training of Postdoctoral Fellows. We have access to world-class facilities, including the Advanced Light Microscopy Core Facility, the Genomics Shared Resource, and Organ and Tissue Modeling Shared Resource. We are part of a vibrant immunology and infectious disease community that regularly meets to discuss ongoing research projects. Suitable candidates should have a strong track record, be highly driven and creative, and have a true passion for a research career. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and in a team environment and will join a small group of friendly and supportive scientists in all stages of scientific development.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28,000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer 119 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is well known for its distinctive and highly productive research programs, its world-class health facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus, and its well-established partnerships in business, industry, and government. These campuses currently have over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at our Anschutz Medical Campus, a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver. Denver is one of America’s most vibrant urban centers and the downtown campus, located just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District, affords our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets. The university has proudly positioned itself as one of the top urban research universities in the country.

This is a full-time appointment. Salary is based on NIH postdoctoral stipend level, commensurate with experience.

Applications will require you to upload a cover letter, detailed resume (or CV), and 3 references and their contact information (email or phone number, one should be your thesis advisor).