Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional
University of Colorado Anschutz
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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional to join labs focusing on neurons and circuits in the retina and early visual system.
The role involves ex-vivo and in-vivo electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, cellular and circuit modeling, and rodent visual behaviors, with collaboration across multiple labs in a highly collaborative environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent substituted by education/experience.
- 1 year professional level research experience for intermediate.
- 2 years professional level research experience for senior.
Responsibilities
- Whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology.
- Two-photon calcium imaging of cellular populations and synaptic inputs.
- Electroretinogram measurements.
- Equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Software development to support experiments.
- Biophysical modeling and construction of machine learning-based models.
- Statistical analysis of single-cell and population-level recordings.
- Collaborate with PI and stakeholders on lab and research functions.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Physiology and Biophysics
Job Title: Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional
The Felsen, Poleg-Polsky and Scholl labs in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics are seeking to hire a Research Services Professional (RSP) across any rank of entry, intermediate, or senior professional. This position would join a team focused on understanding the functions of neurons and circuits in the retina and the early visual system. This position offers collaboration across multiple laboratories, combining ex-vivo and in-vivo electrophysiology and two-photon imaging, cellular and circuit modeling, and rodent visual behaviors. In addition to understanding normal function, we are interested in degenerative neurological conditions leading to alterations in visual processing.
- Whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology
- Two-photon calcium imaging of cellular populations and synaptic inputs
- Electroretinogram measurements
- Equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
- Software development to support experiments
- Biophysical modeling and construction of machine learning-based models
- Statistical analysis of single-cell and population-level recordings
- Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
Drs. Gidon Felsen's, Alon Poleg-Polsky's, and Benjamin Scholl's labs are a part of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, which is known for its highly collaborative environment with many opportunities to interact with other sensory systems, behavior and decision making, and computational neuroscience groups.
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biophysics, bioengineering, psychobiology or related field
- Intermediate-level: One (1) year professional level research experience
- Senior-level: Two (2) years professional level research experience
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
- Master's degree in neuroscience, biophysics, psychobiology or related field
- Intermediate-level: Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory
- Senior-level: Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory
- Experience with Electrophysiology and/or Imaging.
- Experience with chronic stereotaxic surgeries, and AAV injection of GCaMP in the brain.
- Experience with awake behaving recording of neural signals.
- Experience with analysis of neural data.
- Experience in Histological techniques.
- Experience in Neurological Modeling.
- Experience with Python, MatLab, Igor Pro or similar coding languages.
- Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch or similar frameworks.
- Experience with computational neuroscience, including programming GENESIS, NEURON and MCell.
- Intermediate-level: Proficient knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
- Senior-level: Advanced knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
- Ability to be flexible and effectively adapt to a varied and shifting workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
Entry-level: $46,274 - $51,000
Intermediate-level: $50,357 - $55,000
Senior-level: $54,440 - $59,000
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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
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.
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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.
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@cuanschutz.edu.
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.
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.
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