Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Physiology and Biophysics

Job Title:
Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional

Position # - Requisition #: 39168

Job Summary:

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.

Key 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

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Drs. Gidon Felsen's, Alon Poleg-Polsky's, and Benjamin Scholl's labs are a part of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, which is known for its highly collaborative environment with many opportunities to interact with other sensory systems, behavior and decision making, and computational neuroscience groups.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

* 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, Mat Lab, Igor Pro or similar coding languages.

* Experience with Tensor Flow, PyTorch or similar frameworks.

* Experience with computational neuroscience, including programming GENESIS, NEURON and MCell.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

* 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

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job…