Research​/Development Instructor, Research Scientist

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:
School of Medicine/Pharmacology

Job Title:

Instructor

Position #

- Requisition #40738

Job Summary:

The Department of Pharmacology is seeking applicants for full-time Instructor to carry out cutting-edge neuroscience research in the laboratory of Dr. Christopher Ford, with the ultimate goal of identifying neuromodulatory deficits that arise in neurological disease.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design, carry-out and assist in supervising the execution of experimental procedures.

* Apply biological expertise to interpret results and extract meaningful conclusions to serve lab's research mission.

* Lead, as well as support, writing of manuscripts, abstracts, and other publications.

* Provide guidance and support to junior team members in data management, analysis, visualization, and interpretation.

* Train and manage junior team members on proper laboratory operations.

* Contribute to the development of grant proposals.

* Present results at local, national and international conferences.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Research projects will be geared towards understanding the mechanisms and dynamics by which neuromodulators are encoded within striatal circuits and to identify the deficits that arise in neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease. The position requires extensive experience in advanced neuroscience approaches including multiphoton imaging, electrophysiology, using and benchmarking fluorescent genetically encoded neurotransmitter sensors, and gene delivery approaches. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Physiology, or a related field, relevant laboratory experience, and an exceptional scientific research record.

The instructor will join a team in a collaborative environment trying to understand how transmitters such as dopamine and their receptors signal in neuronal circuits. The candidate must have experience applying for NIH grants. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, an independent and critical thinker, a meticulous experimentalist, a team player and able to multitask in an interactive setting. In addition, the individual will keep accurate and complete records of all scientific experiments.

S/he will draft technical reports and manuscripts and present work as needed.

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: 11/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:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

* Ph.D. in Physiology or a related field such as Neuroscience from an accredited institution.

* Minimum of 7 years of related experience. At least 5 of the years should be at a Ph.D. level applying in vitro multiphoton imaging and electrophysiological approaches to define dopamine signaling.

Preferred Qualifications:

* In-depth knowledge of use, development and benchmarking of fluorescent genetically encoded neurotransmitter sensors.

* A deep understanding of basal ganglia circuitry, specifically on the nigrostriatal system.

* Strong knowledge of statistical principles relevant to biomedical research.

* Proven ability to contribute to publication of scientific manuscripts.

* Expertise in neuroscience and Parkinson's disease neuropathophysiology.

* Demonstrated ability to learn, operate troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and multi-task effectively in the laboratory.

* A demonstrated proclivity towards improving processes and delivering practical solution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to communicate effectively, both to colleagues and to the general public.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

* Ability to train, supervise, and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral scientists and junior team members.

* Ability to independently and collaboratively drive research projects to completion.

* Ability to assemble, revise, and successfully publish scientific manuscripts.

* Ability to present scientific findings at meetings and conferences.

* Ability to design and write funding applications.

* Ability to establish and maintain productive scientific collaborations.

How to Apply:

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

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

2. Three professional references including name,…