Research Scientist in Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery

Department:
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job Title:

Research Scientist

Position # – Requisition #41395

The Translational Bio-Nanosciences Laboratory at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join an innovative and collaborative research program focused on nanomedicine, immunotoxicology, and advanced drug delivery. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge translational research aimed at improving the safety and effectiveness of nanoparticle‑based therapeutics.

The successful candidate will investigate how engineered nanomedicines interact with the immune system in humans and animals and will help advance the development of next‑generation drug delivery technologies with the potential to improve human health. Working in a highly interdisciplinary environment, the Research Scientist will contribute to scientific discovery, develop novel research directions, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and generate findings that support high‑impact publications and future therapeutic innovation.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects related to nanomedicine, immunotoxicology, complement, and drug delivery, including experimental design, execution, and data interpretation.
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data and communicate findings through scientific manuscripts, presentations, technical reports, and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Develop and test novel scientific hypotheses and contribute to the identification of innovative approaches to improve therapeutic delivery, efficacy, and safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams, institutional partners, and external collaborators to support the advancement of translational research initiatives.
• Contribute to the preparation of grant applications, research proposals, progress reports, and other funding‑related activities.
• Mentor and train graduate students, research staff, and laboratory personnel while fostering a collaborative and inclusive research environment and maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and institutional requirements.

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

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a collaborative and innovative environment where faculty and scientists can make a meaningful impact through excellence in patient care, education, research, and community engagement. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while working with leading faculty, learners, and healthcare partners.

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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Nanomedicine, Cancer Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Immunology, Materials, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience with nanoparticle formulation (LNPs, liposomes, polymeric systems) and standard materials characterization (DLS, TEM, spectroscopy).
• Strong…