Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Details
University of Colorado Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Working Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering and Diabetes Research
FTE: Full-time or part-time: Full time
Salary Range: $62232 - $75564
Position # Requisition #38692

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Job Description
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The Department of Biomedical engineering and the Barbara Davis Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus is seeking to fill a postdoctoral research fellow position. The successful candidate will develop research projects related to developing and applying contrast-enhanced ultrasound approaches and image processing to study remodeling of the islet microvasculature and islet blood flow regulation in type1 diabetes and to advance the development of ultrasound based diagnostics for type1 diabetes.

The Benninger lab is a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers who broadly investigates the cellular and physiological mechanisms underlying the regulation of the endocrine pancreas and hormone secretion and how dysregulation to these mechanisms causes diabetes. The lab takes a multidisciplinary approach to understand how the islet of Langerhans functions as an integrated unit and how this unit integrates with the surrounding vasculature and innervations.

A key area of interest in the lab has been examining remodeling of the microvasculature and blood flow regulation within the pamcreas during the progression of type1 diabetes. This has included applying contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging techniques to non-invasively track changes within the islet microvasculature and blood flow during diabetes development in both mouse models and human subjects. The lab is highly collaborative working with other research groups across the Anschutz Medical Campus and at the Boulder campus and with other institutions.

Postdoctoral Fellow
What you will do:
The ideal candidate will develop research projects related to applying ultrasound imaging and other approaches to understand the mechanisms underlying islet microvasculature dysfunction and blood flow changes in type1 diabetes. This can include applying advanced signal processing approaches for high resolution imaging developing computational models of islet blood flow changes; characterizing and applying novel ultrasound contrast agents including molecular targeted agents; and use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in ongoing clinical studies.
The candidate will have resources and mentoring to develop their own research interests and to develop new research skills. The candidate can also mentor junior scientists give guest lectures in the biomedical engineering graduate or undergraduate program and receive guidance in writing fellowship applications.
The candidate must be highly motivated and willing to learn new techniques and approaches and able to work in an interdisciplinary team of biological scientists engineers and clinicians.
Further details of the Benninger lab can be found at . For more specific questions about research projects the nature of the position and duties or any other enquiries or interest please contact Dr Richard Benninger.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biological or physical sciences engineering or related field
First Authorship on at least 1 peer-reviewed research publication.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and Experience of ultrasound imaging
Knowledge and Experience studying vascular biology pancreas physiology or diabetes
Knowledge and Experience with programming signal processing or numerical modelling
Knowledge and Experience working with rodent animal models including models of diabetes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and in groups communication with engineers biomedical researchers and clinicians.

Conditions of Employment
Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.

Mental Physical and/or Environmental Requirements
The ability to sit for extended periods stand and walk occasionally reach with hands and arms use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.
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.
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Employment Sponsorship

Please be advised that this position is eligible now and in the future for visa sponsorship. While the hiring unit is willing to pursue visa sponsorship an offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate having a visa status that allows employment with the University as of the start date for the position or the Universitys petition being approved and on the candidate being able to obtain the appropriate visa status.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $62232 - $75564.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.
Benefits: Compensation Calculator: Deadline
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by 2/1/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply please visit: and attach:
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
Three professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Questions should be directed to Richard Benninger PhD

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