Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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 and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level