Postdoctoral Researcher, van Engelenburg Laboratory
Postdoctoral Researcher, van Engelenburg Laboratory
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$ 67824 - 70000
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Job Description
Position Summary
The van Engelenburg laboratory is seeking a motivated and highly skilled post-doctoral researcher to join our dynamic laboratory dedicated to studying HIV-1 with a particular focus on development of novel imaging approaches to study virus assembly. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research funded by a competitive NIH grant with a focus on contributing to the understanding of mechanisms of HIV-1 assembly through advanced experimental approaches.
This role is a full-time salaried position and its continuation is contingent upon the ongoing support of the grant.
Essential Functions
- Design and implement virological biochemical and imaging assays to address fundamental questions in HIV-1 virus assembly.
- Apply advanced microscopy techniques and perform quantitative image analysis to study viral processes.
- Conduct tissue culture experiments to support research objectives.
- Utilize molecular biology and biochemistry tools to investigate the mechanisms underlying HIV-1 assembly.
- Collaborate with and co-mentor graduate student researchers to foster their development into skilled scientists.
- Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals publications and presentations that disseminate research findings to the broader scientific community.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proven record of research accomplishments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective mentoring and collaboration.
- A commitment to maintaining a positive laboratory environment where all members are included.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in biophysics virology biochemistry or a closely related field.
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy techniques is necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Generation and handling of lentivirus preparations and development of virological assays.
- Advanced fluorescence microscopy techniques and quantitative image analysis.
- Tissue culture methodologies.
- Molecular biology experience with cloning and modifying lentiviruses.
- Biochemical techniques such as ELISA and Western blotting for quantifying lentivirus assembly and particle production.
Working Environment
- Standard laboratory and office environment.
Physical Activities
- Ability to work standing at bench seated at biosafety cabinets or in front of a microscope for extended periods while performing scientific experiments.
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 15 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is GE8.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $67824 - $70000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Employment Type
Grant
