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Post-Doctoral Fellow
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Post-Doctoral Fellow - 39540 Faculty Description
University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Department of Biomedical Informatics
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Position #00846492 - Requisition #:39540
Job Summary:
How can we turn the vast and rapidly growing collections of publicly available biological data into reusable engines for discovery? And how do we build the software infrastructure that makes that reuse possible at scale - not just once, but sustainably, across the research community?
The Davis and Krishnan labs work at the intersection of these questions. We develop ML/AI methods and open-source software and data infrastructure that make massive public biological data collections reusable and turn them into platforms for biological discovery. A central theme in our groups is the development of transferable learned representations from large-scale public omics data and metadata, and the software infrastructure needed to build, maintain, and distribute them at community scale, including through active contributions to the Bioconductor ecosystem.
THE POSITION: We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who is excited to engage deeply with the scientific questions that animate our groups and help push them forward in creative and impactful ways. This is not a narrowly defined project-based position. Instead, we are looking for someone who is interested in contributing to the broader intellectual life of the labs while developing their own research directions.
Postdocs in our groups are encouraged to propose new ideas, shape research directions, and participate actively in the scientific discussions that drive the lab's work. We also see postdocs as important mentors and role models for graduate students in the Krishnan lab, helping elevate the scientific thinking and rigor of the group. Through the Davis lab, the postdoc will also join a multi-site collaborative group of Bioconductor developers to help drive informatics tooling for cancer genomics.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR | We are particularly interested in candidates who:
The most successful postdocs in our groups tend to be those who enjoy proposing new ideas, questioning assumptions, helping push the scientific conversation forward, and who find satisfaction in turning their ideas into useful tools.
Supervision Received: Sean Davis, Professor (Primary) and Arjun Krishnan, Associate Professor
Supervision Exercised: No official reports
Key Responsibilities:
Work Location:
Hybrid - This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
Our labs aim to create an environment where postdoctoral researchers can do their best work and grow into independent scientific leaders in academia or industry. Postdocs are treated as emerging colleagues and intellectual partners, with opportunities to develop and lead research directions aligned with the lab's broader themes.
Working across both groups, a postdoc can engage with the full stack of modern computational biology: from data engineering and large-scale infrastructure to method development and biological interpretation. They will have access to established open-source software ecosystems with real user communities, as well as the methods expertise and collaborative environment of an active computational biology group. We emphasize thoughtful scientific discussion, intellectual generosity, and rigorous analysis - and we believe that ML methods development and software infrastructure are equally important scientific contributions.
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:
Supervision Exercised: No official reports
Key Responsibilities:
Work Location:
Hybrid - This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
Our labs aim to create an environment where postdoctoral researchers can do their best work and grow into independent scientific leaders in academia or industry. Postdocs are treated as emerging colleagues and intellectual partners, with opportunities to develop and lead research directions aligned with the lab's broader themes.
Working across both groups, a postdoc can engage with the full stack of modern computational biology: from data engineering and large-scale infrastructure to method development and biological interpretation. They will have access to established open-source software ecosystems with real user communities, as well as the methods expertise and collaborative environment of an active computational biology group. We emphasize thoughtful scientific discussion, intellectual generosity, and rigorous analysis - and we believe that ML methods development and software infrastructure are equally important scientific contributions.
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:
Key Responsibilities:
Work Location:
Hybrid - This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
Our labs aim to create an environment where postdoctoral researchers can do their best work and grow into independent scientific leaders in academia or industry. Postdocs are treated as emerging colleagues and intellectual partners, with opportunities to develop and lead research directions aligned with the lab's broader themes.
Working across both groups, a postdoc can engage with the full stack of modern computational biology: from data engineering and large-scale infrastructure to method development and biological interpretation. They will have access to established open-source software ecosystems with real user communities, as well as the methods expertise and collaborative environment of an active computational biology group. We emphasize thoughtful scientific discussion, intellectual generosity, and rigorous analysis - and we believe that ML methods development and software infrastructure are equally important scientific contributions.
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:
Work Location:
Hybrid - This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
Our labs aim to create an environment where postdoctoral researchers can do their best work and grow into independent scientific leaders in academia or industry. Postdocs are treated as emerging colleagues and intellectual partners, with opportunities to develop and lead research directions aligned with the lab's broader themes.
Working across both groups, a postdoc can engage with the full stack of modern computational biology: from data engineering and large-scale infrastructure to method development and biological interpretation. They will have access to established open-source software ecosystems with real user communities, as well as the methods expertise and collaborative environment of an active computational biology group. We emphasize thoughtful scientific discussion, intellectual generosity, and rigorous analysis - and we believe that ML methods development and software infrastructure are equally important scientific contributions.
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:
Why Join Us:
Our labs aim to create an environment where postdoctoral researchers can do their best work and grow into independent scientific leaders in academia or industry. Postdocs are treated as emerging colleagues and intellectual partners, with opportunities to develop and lead research directions aligned with the lab's broader themes.
Working across both groups, a postdoc can engage with the full stack of modern computational biology: from data engineering and large-scale infrastructure to method development and biological interpretation. They will have access to established open-source software ecosystems with real user communities, as well as the methods expertise and collaborative environment of an active computational biology group. We emphasize thoughtful scientific discussion, intellectual generosity, and rigorous analysis - and we believe that ML methods development and software infrastructure are equally important scientific contributions.
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:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
o 2 years of experience in programming (e.g., Python, R, Julia, or similar);
o Evidence of working with large-scale datasets (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, or other high-dimensional data);
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. Curriculum vitae / Resume with a link to your Google Scholar page and Github profile
2. Two page research statement describing past research and future directions
3. One page description of one representative paper explaining the scientific question, your individual contribution, what results and insights came out of your work, and why they matter
4. 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: arjun.krishnan@cuanschutz.edu and sean.2.davis@cuanschutz.edu.
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by May 6, 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:
$73,000
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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Statement of Research Philosophy, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Job Category
: Faculty Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21925 - SOM-BIOMED Informatics Gen Ops Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Apr 6, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: arjun.krishnan@cuanschutz.edu Posting Contact Email: sean.2.davis@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00846492
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39540&lang=en
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