Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Dermatology

Position #:

- Requisition #:38291

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral Fellow for a T32 grant to join the Shellman Lab in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The appointment will be for a two to three‑year period. The Shellman Lab values innovation, collaboration, and mentorship, and is committed to supporting the professional development of its trainees. Our research focuses on aging, anti‑tumor immunity, and vesicle trafficking using established models, with strong translational relevance.

We welcome candidates with a background in cell biology or immunology. Experience with microscopy techniques, molecular biology, omics analyses, and tissue culture is highly desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to projects supported by strong preliminary data, including:

• Investigating the role of a key protein in regulating vesicle trafficking, with relevant biological endpoints already identified.
• Exploring the differentiation and maintenance of pigmenting cell lineage using validated human iPSC‑to‑melanocyte models.
• Studying host factors that influence antitumor immunity with our in‑vitro or in‑vivo models.

Recent publications from the Shellman Lab can be found at Pub Med.

• Conduct tissue culture and molecular biological experiments.
• Perform microscopy‑based imaging techniques to study membrane and vesicle trafficking.
• Carry out DNA, RNA harvesting for single‑cell sequencing and analysis.
• Design, plan, and troubleshoot experiments independently.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Present findings in weekly lab meetings and at national/international conferences.
• Summarize data and present findings in weekly discussions, lab meetings, or national/international conferences.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Located in the Denver metro area near the Rocky Mountains, the University of Colorado School of Medicine (Anschutz Medical Campus) integrates world‑class facilities, including Colorado's only National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Organoid Shared Resources.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package. For Post‑Doctoral Fellows, see the benefits guide at Benefits Guide.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduated from an accredited college/university with a PhD in any biology related program.
Prior successful working experience with tissue cultures and various molecular biology techniques.
All applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer‑sponsored Work Visa assistance.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in microscopy‑based imaging techniques or omic data analyses.
The ability to work independently within the research lab.

• Letter of interest describing relevant job experiences and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume.
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number and email address.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY .edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to:
Jennifer Nevener ener.

Immediately and continues until Monday, November 24th.

HIRING RANGE: $62,232 - $75,564

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