• PostDoctoral Associate

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    PostDoctoral Associate

    **Requisition Number:** 64765

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** Research Faculty

    **Schedule:** Full Time

    **Posting Close Date:** 02-Jun-2025

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    Job Summary

    A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Taatjes Research Group in the Department of Biochemistry at University of Colorado Boulder. The main task of the position is to perform biochemical purification of human transcription factors and to complete single-molecule TIRF experiments to better understand the mechanisms of human RNA polymerase II transcription.

     

    CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    Who We Are

     

    Since 1986, Biochemistry at the University of Colorado at Boulder has offered a world-class interdisciplinary research environment in a beautiful mountain setting. Faculty include a Nobel Laureate, five members of the National Academy of Sciences, three Howard Hughes Investigators, and many other esteemed scientists who have established themselves as research leaders within biochemistry.

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

    + Design and perform relevant laboratory experiments

    + Scientific writing and manuscript preparation

     

    What We Can Offer

     

    The starting salary for this position is $58,743.36 annually.

     

    Benefits

     

    The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

     

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    Be authentic. Be professional. Be Boulder.

    What We Require

    + Ph.D in Biochemistry

    + Extensive prior experience with human transcription factor purification and single molecule TIRF experiments

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. Current resume/CV.

    2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

    3. (Optional) 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. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

     

    During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

     

    Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until **June 2nd, 2025.**

     

    _Note:_ Application materials will not be accepted via email.

     

    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.

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/PostDoctoral-Associate/64765 (https://apptrkr.com/6259469)

     

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    The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.