Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Colorado Denver – Faculty Level/

Title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Position Title:
  
  Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering and Diabetes Research
• Full-time
• Salary Range: $62,232 - $75,564
• Location:
  
  Denver, Colorado (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus)
• Requisition #: 38692

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 type 1 diabetes and to advance the development of ultrasound‑based diagnostics for type 1 diabetes.

The Benninger lab is a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers who broadly investigate the cellular and physiological mechanisms underlying the regulation of the endocrine pancreas and hormone secretion, and how dysregulation of 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 innervation.

A key area of interest in the lab has been examining remodeling of the microvasculature and blood flow regulation within the pancreas during the progression of type 1 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.

• 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 type 1 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. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY .edu/cu-careers.

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biological or physical sciences, engineering, or a related field.

• First authorship on at least one peer‑reviewed research publication.

• 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 group settings, communicating with engineers, biomedical researchers and clinicians.

• Occasional work during evenings and/or weekends may be required.
• 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…