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Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number:

63749

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

01-May-2025

Date Posted:

24-Apr-2025
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Job Summary

The Bachtell Lab is seeking a full-time research assistant to investigate the neurogenetics of opioid use disorder. 

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.

Who We Are

Our primary mission is to study the neurobiology of drug addiction. Drug addiction is a serious mental illness that involves significant motivational disturbances resulting in a loss of behavioral control leading to destruction of the afflicted individual as well as their surrounding social networks. This disease affects millions of people and generates enormous social and economic costs to society. The focus of our research is to understand the mechanisms involved in drug craving and relapse.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The primary responsibilities will include conducting laboratory behavioral and biological experiments, managing/analyzing databases, maintaining laboratory equipment, maintaining supply inventories, and supervising/training others in the laboratory. Individuals will be expected to work independently and as part of a research team.

What You Should Know

Successful applicants will have experience in one or more of the following technical areas: animal behavioral procedures, RNA isolation and quantification in ex vivo tissue samples, and/or data management/analysis. A working knowledge of the field of neuroscience and relevant experience is preferred. Applicants must be reliable, independent, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Upon hire, the applicant will be expected to pass the University required examinations concerning safe handling of biological agents and chemicals, along with training in the ethical treatment of animals.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this position will be $45,000 per year.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, Psychology or related discipline.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Reference Letter(s)(Not Confidential)
  4. (optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.

For consideration, please apply by May 1, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu