PostDoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to help us design and execute experiments in the Leinwand Lab. The Leinwand Lab's current research focus is on unraveling mechanisms of genetic heart and skeletal muscle diseases and maladaptive and adaptive cardiac hypertrophy.

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At the University of Colorado Bio Frontiers Institute, researchers from the life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and engineering are working together to uncover new knowledge at the frontiers of science and partnering with industry to transform their discoveries into new tools. The Bio Frontiers Institute is uniquely defined both by our excellent faculty, research, and leadership and by the scientific and geographical ecosystem that empowers our work.

Bio Frontiers has a unique "frontier" culture that allows our researchers to explore new areas of bioscience by maximizing the resources and talents across the Institute and the university system. The Institute integrates faculty members from eleven academic departments, allowing them to work across fields. Bio Frontiers drives innovation without boundaries.

A candidate has been identified for this position. However, all applications will be reviewed and considered before a final hiring decision is made. This is a 100% in-person position.

The salary for this 50% position is $31,740. At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

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What we require:

• PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology.

What you will need:

• Laboratory bench research that includes knowledge of the heart and skeletal muscle.
• Work experience should include standard skills in biochemistry, microscopy, and molecular biology.

What we would like you to have:

• Familiarity concerning the care and husbandry of mouse and python models is preferred.

To apply , please submit the following materials:
Resume or CV. Cover Letter. (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree:
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document. Please apply by 7/10/2026 for consideration.

Note:

Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.