PKD Preclinical Core Professional or Lead

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension

Job Title:

Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Senior to Principal)

Working Title:

PKD Preclinical Core Professional or Lead

Position #:  

- Requisition #: 39430

Job Summary:

Dr. Katharina Hopp directs the basic research Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) program at CU Anschutz. As part of the program, she directs the PKD preclinical core which utilizes different rodent models of PKD to screen compounds for their efficacy to slow kidney cyst growth and delay end stage kidney failure. Beyond being director of this core, the Hopp laboratory researches the role of immune cells and immunometabolism in PKD utilizing both basic and translational research approaches that include in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo methodologies.

She believes that these studies will provide novel insights into the pathomechanisms of disease/disease heterogeneity and give rise to new therapeutic approaches.

This position is for the PKD Preclinical Core Manager. Most of the work will focus on duties associated with preclinical trail execution using the available rodent models of PKD. A minor part of the work will include lab management and experimental support of Dr. Hopp's laboratory research efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage and maintain the animal colony of the PKD preclinical core.

* Perform preclinical trail execution including study group assignments, drug administration, in vivo disease testing (e.g., kidney function, ultrasounds, MRI), animal dissections, tissue embedding, and histological disease assessments.

* Gather, organize, and analyze outcome date obtained from preclinical trails.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension has a long legacy in academic medicine. Our mission is to provide the highest level of medical care to patients, to train the next generation of academic leaders, and to expand on cutting-edge basic and clinical investigation in Nephrology. The Renal Division at the University of Colorado is one of the premier academic programs in the United States.

Please explore our website to learn more about our state-of-the-art clinical, educational and research programs, and distinguished faculty members.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

* Medical:
Multiple plan options

* Dental:
Multiple plan options

* Additional Insurance:
Disability, Life, Vision

* Retirement 401(a) Plan:
Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

* Paid Time Off:
Accruals over the year

* Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

* Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

* Holiday Days: 15/year

* Tuition Benefit:
Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

* ECO Pass:
Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Level:

* Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular or cellular biology, chemistry, genetics or closely related fields.

* An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

* Two (2) years professional level research experience in an experimental or wet laboratory with hands on experience using rodent models for basic/translational studies.

Principal Professional level:

* Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular or cellular biology, chemistry, genetics or closely related fields.

* An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

* Three (3) years professional level research experience in an experimental or wet laboratory with hands on experience using rodent models for basic/translational studies.

Applicants must meet minimum…