Post-Doctoral Fellow

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Post-doctoral fellow position available to study role of modulators of T-type (low-voltage-activated) calcium channels in native tissue preparations and in recombinant cells. Our research involves biophysical techniques to measure membrane currents (whole-cell voltage-clamp and current-clamp recordings) from the human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells, dorsal root ganglion neurons and dorsal horn neurons in wild-type rats and mice, as well as mice lacking subtypes of T-type calcium channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform surgery on rats and mice.
• Perform recordings of spontaneous synaptic currents in acute spinal cord slice preparation.
• Perform recordings of optogenetically evoked synaptic currents in acute spinal cord slice preparation.
• Perform recordings of calcium currents in acute slice preparation, dorsal root ganglion neurons and HEK cells.
• Perform recordings of action potentials in acute spinal cord slice preparation.
• Perform pharmacological experiments in acute spinal cord slice preparation.
• Analyze the data.
• Write scientific manuscripts.

Supervision Received:
The Post-doctoral Fellow reports to the Lab Director, Dr. Slobodan Todorovic. Supervision Exercised:
The Post-doctoral Fellow will not supervise other employees.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:
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
• FMLA Medical leave
• Tax deferred annuity savings option plans (401k, 403B, 457)
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Education:
  
  MD or PhD in the field of pharmacology, physiology, molecular biology and/or neuroscience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in physiology and anesthesiology
• Experience with slice physiology and patch clamp recordings is desirable but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills using the English language.
• The ability to work independently within the research lab on assigned projects
• Computer software, equipment operation, or research technical skills

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY .edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to:
Abigail Jacoba (abigail.jacoba). Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 1, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Career Level Years of Experience Stipend for FY26
• Postdoctoral 0 $ 63,480
• Postdoctoral 1 $ 63,900
• Postdoctoral 2 $ 64,380
• Postdoctoral 3 $ 66,948
• Postdoctoral 4 $ 69,180
• Postdoctoral 5 $ 71,748
• Postdoctoral 6 $ 74,424
• Postdoctoral 7 or More $77,076

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.