Postdoctoral Positions List

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posted on	investigator	laboratory focus	position description	contact
11/01/2026	M. Eric Kohler	My lab studies chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells. The lab focuses both on studying mechanistic biology of CAR T cells as well as performing preclinical evaluation of novel CAR T cells for potential clinical translation.	My lab lives in the Cell Therapy Research Group at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. We are one of five working together to advance cellular therapies for patients with cancer. We will be looking for a post-doctoral fellow in the coming months. The fellow will be responsible for overseeing two preclinical projects testing CAR T cells with enhanced signaling capabilities against acute myeloid leukemia and solid tumors. These projects will require cloning, cell culture, CAR T cell manufacturing, flow cytometry, and in vivo testing in mouse models.
10/30/2026	Jen McKey	The McKey lab uses advanced 3D imaging and molecular profiling to uncover the perinatal determinants of female fertility, focusing on how establishment of ovarian architecture influences functional differentiation and lifelong reproductive health.	We are seeking a postdoc to investigate the biological significance of perinatal folliculogenesis and the gene regulatory networks controlling the regionalization of the ovarian reserve in mice. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in developmental biology, systems biology, and/or ovarian biology. The postdoc will lead experiments combining single-nucleus multiomics, advanced microscopy, complex mouse genetics, and long-term fertility tracking to test how fetal ovary regionalization establishes functional niches that translate into different perinatal activation outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to define the early structural and molecular determinants of female reproductive health, providing a strong foundation for discoveries that could become the postdoc's independent research program.	Jen McKey, jennifer.mckey@cuanschutz.edu
10/29/2026	Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley	The RESTORE Lab advances evidence-based rehabilitation to optimize mobility, function, and health span in older adults through innovative clinical trials, implementation science, and partnerships that translate research into clinical practice.	The RESTORE Lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks motivated postdoctoral fellows to advance innovative rehabilitation research focused on improving mobility, physical function, and quality of life in older adults. Our interdisciplinary team conducts clinical trials, pragmatic studies, and implementation research to develop, evaluate, and translate evidence-based rehabilitation interventions into real-world clinical practice. Fellows will have opportunities to contribute to NIH- and VA-funded studies, lead manuscripts, develop grant proposals, and collaborate with national leaders in rehabilitation, geriatrics, and implementation science. We provide individualized mentorship, a collaborative research environment, and strong support for developing an independent research career. Candidates with backgrounds in rehabilitation, exercise science, aging, clinical research, or related fields are encouraged to apply.	Jennifer.Stevens-Lapsley@cuanschutz.edu
10/26/2026	Amy Huebschmann, MD, MSCS	Fellows are encouraged to focus their research in areas of priority to our funding agency (HRSA) that are also areas of research expertise for our mentors.	Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) Primary Care Research Fellowship The ACCORDS Fellowship in Primary Care Research is a collaborative training program between the University of Colorado Anschutz as well as affiliated institutions of Kaiser Permanente of Colorado (KPCO) and Denver Health (DH). The goal of the Fellowship is to train post-doctoral professionals to become primary care research leaders addressing the nation’s primary care health delivery challenges. ACCORDS trains eight fellows, with the majority completing in two years, but with the competitive option for a third year. Trainees will complete a certificate in Dissemination & Implementation Science, mini-courses to supplement their coursework, and a career development curriculum. Website: external link	Rebecca Speer (program manager): Rebecca.Speer@cuanschutz.edu; Amy Huebschmann (PI and Program Director): Amy.Huebschmann@cuanschutz.edu
10/24/2026	NIH T32 Multidisciplinary Research in Palliative Care	NIH-funded T32 postdoctoral research two-year training in palliative care and aging research focused on serious illness, palliative care domains, clinical trials, implementation science, and community-engaged research	The University of Colorado Anschutz invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Multidisciplinary Research in Palliative Care. This NIH-supported training program prepares clinician and PhD scientists for independent careers in aging and palliative care research. Fellows receive individualized mentorship from nationally recognized investigators, structured coursework in clinical and translational research, grant writing training, and hands-on experience conducting impactful research. Research areas include serious illness care, communication, intervention development, implementation science, community-engaged research, clinical trials, and health services research. Fellows develop and lead research projects, present findings nationally, publish peer-reviewed manuscripts, and prepare competitive career development grant applications. The program offers a rich interdisciplinary environment, team-based mentorship, and connection to national palliative care research networks.	agata.hardin@cuanschutz.edu; stacy.fischer@cuanschutz.edu; hillary.lum@cuanschutz.edu
10/21/2026	Alessandra Brambati, PhD	Research in the Brambati Lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of DNA double-strand break repair and their impact on genome integrity and evolution.	We investigate how alternative repair pathways, particularly microhomology-mediated end-joining and RNA-templated DSB repair, contribute to chromosome stability, genome plasticity, and cellular adaptation. Our work combines molecular biology, genomics, and biochemical approaches to characterize these non-canonical repair mechanisms across different cellular contexts, including mitosis and post-mitotic cells. We aim to elucidate the physiological roles of these pathways in genome maintenance, their evolutionary significance, and their implications in human disease. We are looking for a motivated scientist who wants to do rigorous, creative work in a collaborative and supportive environment. The lab is young and growing, with close mentorship and opportunities to develop an independent research direction.
10/14/2026	Charles Sagerstrom	Our group studies transcriptional and epigenetic programming of neural progenitors and their transitions to neuronal cell types	The available position will using genetic (transgenesis, CRISPR mutagenesis), molecular (single cell RNAsea/ATACseq), bioinformatic (standard pipelines) and imaging (confocal, timelapse microscopy) in zebrafish to determine how neural progenitors from during embryogenesis. A separate project addresses how defects in neural progenitor formation affects neural circuit establishment and behaviors in zebrafish larvae.	charles.sagerstrom@cuanschutz.edu
10/14/2026	Paul Norman	We aim to uncover how immune diversity influences health and disease across human populations. We focus on the genetics and cellular function of highly variable HLA molecules, and receptors expressed by NK cells and T cells.	The postdoctoral researcher will examine the role of human natural killer cell receptors diversity in the context of autoimmune disease. Recent work has identified that NK cell receptors for HLA class I molecules can be peptide specific. The focus of this project is to characterize any interactions with self-peptides presented by HLA class I that can stimulate autoimmunity via NK cells. Experience with in-vitro and ex-vivo cellular assays, and single cell data experiments, including bioinformatics analysis, are essential for this project.	Paul Norman Department of Biomedical Informatics and Department of Immunology and Microbiology
10/14/2026	Paul Norman	We aim to uncover how immune diversity influences health and disease across human populations. We focus on the genetics and cellular function of highly variable HLA molecules, and receptors expressed by NK cells and T cells.	We have a project to study the role of human natural killer cells in tuberculosis. Not everyone who is infected with mTB develops active disease; the postdoctoral researcher will perform functional studies of human NK cells, and potentially T cells, to determine factors that influence development of active TB. Experience in cellular immunology and in vitro cloning are essential.	Paul Norman Department of Biomedical Informatics, and Department of Immunology and Microbiology
10/13/2026	Harrison Bai, MD, MS	The Medical Imaging AI Lab develops artificial intelligence for medical imaging and clinical decision-making, focusing on foundation models, multimodal learning, generative AI, and autonomous AI agents for diagnosis and patient care	The Medical Imaging AI Lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to develop innovative AI methods for medical imaging and clinical applications. Research areas include medical imaging foundation models, vision-language models, generative AI, multimodal learning, synthetic data, and autonomous AI agents for clinical decision support. The fellow will design and evaluate deep learning methods, analyze medical imaging datasets, collaborate with radiologists and computational scientists, and lead manuscripts for high-impact publications. Applicants should have a PhD in computer science, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, with strong Python/PyTorch and machine learning skills. Experience in medical imaging, large language models, or computer vision is preferred. The position offers interdisciplinary mentorship and opportunities for independent research.	Harrison Bai, MD, MS \| harrison.bai@cuanschutz.edu Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
10/13/2026	Rytis Prekeris	Laboratory focuses on understanding the molecular machinery regulating cell migration during development and cancer metastasis, with focus on understanding regulation of membrane traffic and actin cytoskeleton dynamics during cell migration.	The position will involve the use of microscopy, various migration assays, as well as some protein biochemistry. Most of the studies are conducted using tissue culture cell lines, however, some work may also include mice models. If desired, gaining experience in teaching and mentoring graduate students is also a possibility. The work is supported by R35 grant till 2030.	rytis.prekeris@ucdenver.edu
10/08/2026	Xiying Fan	The Xiying Fan Laboratory in the Department of Dermatology investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cancer immunoediting in skin cancer.	Current research focuses on understanding the role of natural killer (NK) cells in shaping tumor evolution and controlling cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) progression using molecular, cellular, genomic, and animal model approaches. This full-time postdoctoral position will support NIH-funded and foundation-funded research projects with the potential to be funded through NIH-T32. The successful candidate will be mentored by Dr. Xiying Fan and work closely with other research assistants in the lab. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work independently and propose studies that complement ongoing and expand upon projects in the lab. • Design and carry out cell culture and rodent-based research projects • Prepare manuscripts for publication • Perform molecular and cellular assays including PCR, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence microscopy, and gene expression analyses.	Jennifer.Nevener@cuanschutz.edu
09/16/2026	Yunsik Kang, PhD	The project offers opportunities to use in vivo genetic models (Drosophila, yeast and/or zebrafish), and high-resolution fluorescence imaging to dissect lipid transfer mechanisms directly in physiological contexts.	Training in the Kang Lab supports postdocs pursuing academic or non-academic career paths. Scholars will have access to tailored professional development, including: • Guaranteed funding for annual attendance and abstract presentations at national and international conferences (e.g., CSHL Glia, ASCB, or model organism meetings). • Structured mentoring leadership opportunities through supervising graduate rotation students and summer research fellows. • Direct, individualized guidance for career transitions, including grant writing (such as NIH K99/R00 or foundation fellowships), research presentation refinement, and chalk talk practice.	Yunsik.Kang@Cuanschutz.edu Jasmine.deol@cuanschutz.edu
09/16/2026	Carissa Thomas, MD, MPH - Associate Professor of Otolaryngology	The Thomas Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral associate for a funded position to study how intratumoral bacteria modulate the tumor microenvironment in oral squamous cell carcinoma. This 4-5-year project is supported by an NIH R56, the HNC SPORE, and o	The Thomas Lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz is building a dynamic head and neck cancer research program focused on cancer biology, the role of the microbiome in cancer progression and treatment resistance, mechanisms of cancer-related pain, and clinical outcomes research. The lab also collaborates on studies of head and neck cancer cachexia, including investigations into how the gut microbiome contributes to cachexia and whether it can be therapeutically modified. As a new and growing lab, we offer an energetic, collaborative environment where team members have opportunities to take meaningful ownership of their work and help shape the research program's development. Dr. Thomas is a surgeon-scientist whose time is divided between clinical care and research. As a result, successful lab members are self-directed, resourceful, and comfortable troubleshooting independently while knowing when to seek input or assistance. We value individuals who take initiative, communicate well,	Dr. Carissa Thomas at carissa.thomas@cuanschutz.edu
08/19/2026	Katherine Fantauzzo	The Fantauzzo Lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz is focused on investigating the mechanism and function of signaling through a particular RTK family, PDGF receptor family. Learn more at external link	An immediate postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Katherine Fantauzzo in the Department of Craniofacial, Oral and Materials Sciences to study PDGFR dimmer- specific dynamics in the mouse craniofacial meshenchyme. Available projects will utilize novel PDGFR-BiFC knockin mouse models to 1) determine how PDGF ligand identity and concentration affect receptor dimerization and internalization using flow cytometry and CITE-seq in combination with spatial transcriptomics; and 2) characterize the dimer-specific interacting proteins that mediate differential internalization and trafficking of the various PDGFR dimers in vitro and in vivo.	Please send a cover letter describing your research interests and career goals, a CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Katherine Fantauzzo at katherine.fantauzzo@cuanschutz.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
08/13/2026	Jason Tregellas, PhD, Joseph Sakai, MD, Kristina Legget, PhD, “Developmental Psychopathology, Psychobiology, and Behavior”	NIH-funded T32 postdoctoral fellowship, NIMH T32MH015442, now in its 48th year. Focuses include vulnerable infants and/or children, genetic influences on behavior, developmental aspects of psychosis & more. See our flyer & website for full details	This two-year training program combines a Core Curriculum, seminars, and individualized faculty-mentored research focused on the identification, causes, progression, and treatment of developmental psychopathology. Training emphasizes multispecialty collaboration across basic and clinical science, with opportunities in molecular research, biomarkers, genetics, neuroimaging, epidemiology, phenomenology, treatment, and intervention science. Research spans disorders including ADHD, autism, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, aggression, conduct disorder, and substance use, and includes diverse populations from infancy through young adulthood and pregnant women. The program prepares trainees for research independence through manuscripts and grant submissions. Applicants must have a doctoral degree before starting and be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents. Physicians, especially Child Psychiatrists, are encouraged to apply.	DPRG@ucdenver.edu
08/04/2026	Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, Nancy F. Krebs, MD, MS, and Kristen E. Boyle, PhD	1) obesity and its co-morbidities; 2) nutrition, diet and eating behavior; and 3) lifecourse and development.	The University of Colorado Anschutz is now accepting applications for NIH-funded T32 postdoctoral fellowship positions beginning July 2027. This postdoctoral fellowship is based at a leading academic medical center and is designed for MDs and PhDs pursuing academic careers in nutrition-related research. We especially encourage physician applicants who are interested in integrating clinical expertise with research training to address critical questions in nutrition science and health. Trainees will develop the skills to become independent investigators in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Our mentors span diverse areas including: Basic and human laboratory-based research Behavioral sciences Epidemiology and health disparities Multi-omics (e.g., epigenetics, gut microbiome, metabolomics, foodomics) Implementation science across the lifespan Only U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, and permanent U.S. residents may be appointed to a T32.	NutritionT32@cuanschutz.edu
11/04/2025	Edward Lau	Our research studies protein homeostasis and dynamics using proteomics and bioinformatics methods. Current projects include spatial proteomics of organelle-specific proteostatic response, and deep learning predictions of protein levels from RNA-seq.	A fully funded Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the lab of Dr. Edward Lau at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (external link ). Our research uses genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics approaches to study protein synthesis, degradation, and localization, and how these dynamic parameters alter in aging and diseases. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow who is experienced in quantitative life science research. The ideal candidate should have experience performing original research in one or more areas related to gene expression regulation, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, protein degradation, or human induced pluripotent stem cell models. We are seeking applicants who are passionate about performing research in an academic setting, show excellent organizational skills, able to work both independently and in a team setting, dedicated to maintaining a healthy and respectful workplace.	edward.lau@cuanschutz.edu