Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Hematology
Join the Pietras Lab at CU Anschutz to investigate blood cancer and inflammation biology using advanced models.
Best for:Best for doctoral-level researchers with strong backgrounds in molecular biology, stem cell biology, or immunology, and practical experience in flow cytometry or animal models.
Overview
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to join the Pietras Laboratory within the Division of Hematology. Working independently under the principal investigator, the incumbent will investigate blood cancer and inflammation biology using animal models and human patient samples. Responsibilities include conducting mechanism-based therapeutic discovery, performing advanced flow cytometry, analyzing metabolic processes, and supporting lab operations. The successful candidate will also assist in mentoring students, drafting manuscripts, and preparing grant proposals.
What you'll do
- Develop, design, and execute complex research experiments investigating blood cancer and inflammation mechanisms.
- Characterize metabolic processes of normal and leukemic cells utilizing cellular and molecular techniques.
- Utilize animal model systems to study leukemia pathogenesis and evaluate novel therapeutic agents.
- Analyze research data, prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, and draft extramural grant proposals.
- Mentor junior staff and students while actively participating in group meetings, journal clubs, and scientific conferences.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent
Language: English; professional proficiency
Instruction: English
Publications: At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal.
- Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, immunology, or stem cell biology research.
- Experience with standard biomedical laboratory techniques and aseptic mammalian cell culture.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a proven self-motivated drive for scientific inquiry.
- Must meet minimum qualifications and experience requirements at the time of hire (1 year for Research Associate, 2 years for Senior Research Associate).
- Must be able to work with laboratory animals, animal tissues, and human tissue specimens.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-30 · open until filled
Interested applicants must submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a list of references electronically through the official university careers portal. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed via email to the designated departmental contact.
- CV
- Cover letter
- List of references
Contact
Daniel Page· Contact
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