Research Services Entry Professional
About The Position
The Poleg-Polsky lab in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics is seeking to hire an Entry-level Research Services Professional (RSP). 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 retinal 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. Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential “wet” hazards. Intermediate Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biophysics, psychobiology or related field
- 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
