Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional

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 joins a team focused on understanding the functions of neurons and circuits in the retina and the early visual system. The role 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 normal function, we are interested in degenerative neurological conditions leading to alterations in visual processing.

• 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

Onsite – expected to work onsite and located in Aurora, CO.

• 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
• This position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship

• 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, MATLAB, Igor Pro or similar coding languages
• Experience with Tensor Flow, PyTorch or similar frameworks
• Experience with computational neuroscience, including programming GENESIS, NEURON and MCell

• 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

• 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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