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Working Title MIP Postdoctoral Fellow - Prion Biology Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202401656AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week Proposed Annual Salary Range Position starts at $50,000 - $70,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/30/2025
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, 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.
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Position Summary Temporary Postdoctoral Fellow positions may become available throughout the year in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology in the area of Prion Biology research. The projected postdoctoral positions would involve project planning, data acquisition, data analysis and manuscript preparation. Prion biology and the role of protein aggregation in disease are major areas of research emphasis in the Department.
This is an open pool and applications will be forwarded as position(s) become available.
Required Job Qualifications Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Veterinary Pathology, Epidemiology, Entomology or closely related field at time of hire.
Preferred Job Qualifications Knowledge or experience in prion biology demonstrated in submitted application materials.
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Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit a letter of intent outlining your specific area(s) of expertise, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references, and unofficial transcripts. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
This pool will expire on 06/30/2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact MIP HR Team, CVMBS-MIP_HR@colostate.edu
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