Senior Professional Research Assistant
Requisition Number:
60315
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
01-Dec-2024
Date Posted:
06-Nov-2024
Job Summary
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the College of Arts & Sciences at CU Boulder is encouraging applications for a Senior Professional Research Assistant.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
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 3,200 students in two 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 three locations (MUEN, WILD, & CINC), with an annual budget of $20 million, which includes approximately $12 million in grant-funded research and $600,000 in gift funds.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The primary responsibility of the hired individual will be to lead experiments involving whole-cell recordings from adult rodent brain slice preparations. Experiments will support ongoing investigations on the functions of different types of neurons within the ventral tegmental area as they relate to rewarding and aversive experience.
What We Can Offer
Salary range is $55,000 to $70,000, commensurate to experience, skill and level of education. The University of Colorado has an excellent benefit package.
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
At least a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related field plus additional years of experience. Experience in ex vivo electrophysiology. Ability to conduct research independently, develop research protocols, troubleshoot and problem solve related to whole-cell electrophysiology, maintain thorough records of experimental results, statistically analyze and interpret experimental result. It is expected the candidate will extensively collaborate with other lab members. Must have excellent organizational, oral, and written scientific communication skills.
What We Would Like You to Have
A doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related scientific field. Experience with optogenetics, chemogenetics, and neuronal imaging is desired.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- List of References (Used for Phone Reference Checks)
- (Optional) Transcripts/Proof od 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.
Application review will begin on January 2, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
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: David Root
Posting Contact Email: david.root@colorado.edu