Professional Research Assistant

Research Faculty Position

The Root lab is examining the types of neurons and networks that govern learning, motivation, and mental health disorders. The hired individual will primarily maintain a colony of transgenic mice. Additional responsibilities will include experimentation involving mouse behavior, neuronal recordings, and neuronal manipulation CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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Colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavioral examination of mice

Salary of $44,000.00/Year

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Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related scientific field.

Must have excellent organizational, oral, and written scientific communication skills. It is expected that the candidate is highly motivated and will extensively collaborate with other lab members.

The ideal candidate has experience in mouse conditioning and behavior, mouse breeding, or neuroscience laboratory techniques (e.g., brain tissue sectioning and processing, fluorescent imaging, mouse genotyping, stereotaxic surgery, etc).

Familiarity with any of the typical techniques of the lab, such as electrophysiological recordings, calcium imaging, fiber photometry, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry, viral tract tracing, optogenetics, pharmacogenetics, and mouse behavior (e.g., self-administration, place conditioning, and stress) is desired.

To apply , please submit the following materials:
Resume/CV Cover Letter Reference Letter(s) (Not Confidential) optional:
Transcripts/Proof of 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. For consideration, please apply by September 8, 2026.

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