Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is composed of Faculty, Staff, Research Assistants, Graduate Students, and Undergraduate Students. Through teaching, learning, research, and community outreach, we seek to promote scholarship at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience. Driving this mission is a deep, shared commitment to improving the human condition for all people.

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is responsible for over 3,700 students in two undergraduate majors and five PhD programs. Our 52 faculty teach and conduct research on topics that range from the molecular to the community level. Our work is spread across multiple campus locations (MUEN, IBG, WILD, & CINC), with an annual budget of $20 million, which includes approximately $12 million in grant-funded research and $600,000 in gift funds.

• Colony management and animal husbandry
• Social behavioral analysis
• Record keeping
• Genotyping
• Tissue handling
• Histology
• Additional opportunities to contribute to research projects and develop skills in contemporary neuroscience techniques (stereotaxic surgeries, molecular biological assays, machine-learning behavioral analysis) will be available. 

• This is a part-time position.
• This position requires flexibility to work outside of traditional business hours as needed (evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on animal work needed).

The annual salary range for this part-time position is $20,000-$25,000.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

• BA/BS in neuroscience or related field, research experience working directly with animal models. 

• Experience maintaining detailed protocols and databases.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently.
• Reliability and strong communication skills to work within a team. 

• Experience in animal behavioral analysis and statistical analysis software is favorable.