| Working Title | Postdoctoral Fellow – Akkina Lab |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? | No |
| Research Professional Position | Yes |
| Posting Number | 202201368AP |
| Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Fellows |
| Number of Vacancies | 1-2 |
| Work Hours/Week | 40 |
| Proposed Annual Salary Range | $54,000 – $57,000 |
| Employee Benefits | Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . |
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| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 10/24/2022 |
| Description of Work Unit | The Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology (MIP) Department is comprised of over 400 individuals who share a common passion for solving some of the most important human and animal health problems today. Research programs include those related to mycobacteria, retroviruses, prions, zoonotic and arthropod-borne infectious diseases, as well as the diagnostic investigation of naturally-occurring animal diseases. A leader in education, MIP provides the only microbiology undergraduate degree program in Colorado, a graduate program that provides training in a number of cutting-edge disciplines, and several specialized veterinary residency training programs. |
| Position Summary | Wonderful opportunity to be a part of a lab that contributes to fighting the worldwide AIDS epidemic and finding the ultimate cure at Colorado State University in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado. This postdoc position will use cutting edge virology and immunology techniques as well as gaining experience working with new generation humanized mouse models for research on HIV/AIDS pathogenesis, evolution, latency, and prevention therapies. This represents a unique opportunity to conduct molecular/translational virology research using humanized mice, Illumina-based deep sequencing and analysis, real time qRT-PCR assays, flow cytometry, stem cells, and latency detection. This position will provide valuable experience for a future in either academia and/or industry. We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoc to lead virology and immunology related in vivo projects with an emphasis on HIV/SIV evolution and latency. The postdoc will independently and collaboratively conduct experiments in HIV detection and pathogenesis, Illumina-based deep sequencing, and pre/post exposure prophylaxis studies. See representative work: Curlin J et al., Frontiers in Virology, 2021, 1; Schmitt K et. al., Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020, 11:1889; Schmitt K et. al., Frontiers in Immunology, 2018, 9:344, Berges BK et. al., Virology, 2010, 397:100-103; Veselinovic M et. al., Virology, 2014, 464-465”253-263. |
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| Diversity Statement | Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
Essential Duties
| Job Duty Category | Research |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Job duties include: a) in vivo testing of HIV/SIV therapeutics b) sample collection and processing for qRTPCR and Flow Cytometry c) assessment of highly ART suppressed HIV participant samples in humanized mice. d)generation of amplicons for NGS e) data analysis and reporting f) hypothesis generation and testing |
| Percentage Of Time | 80 |
| Job Duty Category | Supervision |
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| Duty/Responsibility | Training and supervising undergraduate and graduate students. |
| Percentage Of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty Category | Writing |
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| Duty/Responsibility | a) preparation and submission of research articles to refereed journals b) presenting results at National and International scientific conferences c) participation in grant writing |
| Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Application Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please submit a CV, a cover letter that addresses both required and preferred qualifications and a list and contact information of three (3) professional references. For full consideration please submit applications on or before October 24, 2022, 11:59pm MT. Applications will be be accepted until position is filled. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. |
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| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Search Contact | Ramesh.Akkina@ColoState.EDU |
| EEO Statement | Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education . |
| Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
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