Job Description

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

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

04/01/2025

Description of Work Unit

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

Preferred Job Qualifications

Experience with sheep, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, surgical procedures, statistical methods

Diversity Statement

Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Essential Duties

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 Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The

Office of Equal Opportunity

is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,

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The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,

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The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,

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Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the

Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education

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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.