Postdoctoral Fellow

About this position

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Medical Oncology

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Position #00853634 – Requisition #41286

Job Summary:

• The Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado
• School of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral
• Fellowship in Oncology Research in the Davila Laboratory.

• The overarching goal of this fellowship is to prepare outstanding
• trainees for independent research careers, with a focus on
• developing next-generation cellular therapies for cancer.

The fellowship consists of two integrated components: scholarly

research (85%) and education/training (15%).

• The postdoctoral fellow will play a central role in experimental
• design, execution, data analysis, and interpretation, and will
• present findings regularly in one-on-one meetings, laboratory
• meetings, and multidisciplinary research forums.

• This position reports to Eduardo Davila, PhD, Professor in the
• Division of Medical Oncology and a member of the Comprehensive
• Cancer Center. Administrative and human resources support are
• provided by the Division of Medical Oncology.

Key Responsibilities :

75% – Primary Research

• Design, initiate, and execute independent and collaborative research projects
• Perform rigorous literature review, data analysis, and interpretation with guidance from the PI
• Develop and validate TCR-T or Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte cellular therapy
• Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies, including mouse models
• Collaborate closely with lab members and local, national, and international collaborators
• Maintain clear, transparent, and reproducible documentation of all research activities, including well-annotated and shareable code where applicable

10% – Communication and Dissemination

• Present research progress at lab meetings, project meetings, and individual PI meetings
• Prepare abstracts and present findings at local, national, and international scientific conferences
• Write and publish manuscripts as first or co-author in peer-reviewed journals
• Actively pursue individual fellowship and career development awards

5% – Training and Mentorship

• Develop and document experimental workflows and protocols
• Train and mentor graduate students and research staff in relevant techniques

5% – Career Development

• Participate in career development seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities
• Develop and review an Individual Development Plan (IDP) annually with the PI

5% – Patient and Community Engagement

• Communicate research progress to patient advocacy groups in accessible formats
• Participate, when appropriate, in public-facing educational or outreach efforts

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in

Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

• CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of
• transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. From
• heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer's to COVID-19, our campus and
• collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of
• tomorrow. We educate 4,500 degree-seeking future health
• professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with
• $704 million in annual research grants. In the Department of
• Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and
• 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research and
• academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff,
• and students from around the world who are transforming the future
• of health care.

• In Medical Oncology, our faculty are acknowledged both nationally
• and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research,
• resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions
• globally in addition to collaborations with colleagues within our
• own division and institution. The focus of our researchers is
• centered around the development and application of experimental
• therapeutics and targeted agents for future cancer patient
• treatment as well as advancing patient-centered care for those
• facing cancer. Innovative strides continue to be made in cancer
• research each day because of the continued passion and dedication
• by our faculty in the fight against cancer.

Why work for the University?

• The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• To see what benefits are available for Post-Doctoral Fellows,
• please visit:

Payroll & Benefits Orientation for Post-Doctoral Fellows |

University of Colorado (cu.edu)

benefits guide cover-post-doc-2024 (cu.edu)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of

hire.

• PhD in biological sciences or a related field, with emphasis on cancer biology and/or cellular therapy
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific communication, including at least one first-author peer-reviewed publication and oral presentations at scientific meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with R, Python, or similar programming languages
• Experience in flow cytometry
• Prior work in translational or immuno-oncology research

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience developing and executing in vitro and in vivo models of cellular therapies
• Experience designing, cloning, and validating cellular therapy constructs
• Proficiency with high-parameter flow cytometry
• Familiarity with bioinformatics workflows (e.g., single-cell RNA-seq analysis)
• Strong background in cell culture, molecular cloning, viral transduction, and molecular biology (western blot, PCR, imaging, immunoprecipitation)
• Strong interest in cancer cell therapeutics

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following

document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

• Curriculum vitae / Resume

• Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Stephanie Fields,

stephanie.n.fields@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

• Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but
• preference will be given to complete applications received by
• October 15, 2026 . Those who do not apply by this date may
• or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this

position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$ 63,480 - $66,000

• The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the
• University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
• possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not
• eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

• Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
• The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans
• and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

• The University of Colorado (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.

ADA Statement:

• The University will provide reasonable accommodations 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu
• ​.

Background Check Statement:

• The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to
• ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,
• students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct
• background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

• CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19
• virus and other
• vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer
• in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated
• hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be
• required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance
• policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or
• volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain
• research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you
• must enroll in the
• occupational health medical surveillance program .