Position Summary The Horowitz lab is located in the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging as part of the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department at the University of Denver and boasts an interdisciplinary and inclusive environment. The Horowitz lab is seeking to hire a new postdoctoral fellow to investigate the activity of nucleic acids in affecting protein folding and aggregation. Candidates are solicited with backgrounds in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, microbiology, or related areas. Essential Functions
• Performing lab-based biochemical research.
• Training students in biochemical research.
• Assisting with paper and grant writing.
• Fostering an inclusive laboratory environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, microbiology, or related area.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence.
• Laboratory research experience. Required Qualifications
• PhD degree in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, microbiology, or related area.
• Record of research accomplishments. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supervising students in a research lab. Working Workplace
• Open interdisciplinary biology lab setting
• Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate. Physical Activities
• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Able to perform biochemical experiments.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. Work Schedule Monday
- Friday, 8:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. Application Deadline For consideration,



please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 21, 2026. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 8. Hourly Rate: The hourly rate for the position is $25.00. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver. Please include the following documents with your application: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,



sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

📌 Researcher, Horowitz Lab (Quinte West)
🏢 University of Denver
📍 Quinte West