Professional Research Assistant
- Employer
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Summary
The Donaldson Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder is encouraging applications for a Professional Research Associate (Technician) to work on projects related to the neural encoding of pair bonds. Experience with animal handling, rodent behavioral assays, intracranial stereotactic surgery, transcardial perfusion, tissue sectioning, and immunohistochemistry is sought, but training opportunities are also available. The successful applicant is expected to have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. The start date is flexible, but ideally no later than June 15 in order to receive adequate training.
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 Donaldson Lab at University of Colorado Boulder
We are an interdisciplinary lab housed in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Boulder. We study the mechanistic basis for individual differences in behavior and how these impact likelihood to develop mental illness. Our work utilizes mice, prairie voles, and post-mortem human tissue, in advanced neurogenetic and circuit-level analysis to better understand how genes and environment shape who we are. ( http://www.zdonaldsonlab.com )
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
This is a full-time position, and approximately 30% of the time is spent managing the lab, including ordering, regulatory compliance, animal husbandry, data management, and other administrative tasks. The remaining 70% of the time will be spent carrying out experimental work involving intracranial injection of viral vectors in prairie and meadow voles, along with subsequent expression analysis.
What You Should Know
Experience with animal handling, rodent behavioral assays, intracranial stereotactic surgery, transcardial perfusion, tissue sectioning, and immunohistochemistry is sought.
What We Can Offer
$32,000-$45,000 annually commensurate with knowledge and experience.
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 .
Be Statements
Be Adaptable. Be Proactive. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Bachelors Degree.
What You Will Need
Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.
What We Would Like You To Have
Experience with animal handling, rodent behavioral assays, intracranial stereotactic surgery, transcardial perfusion, tissue sectioning, and immunohistochemistry is sought.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for two references and we will request letters of recommendation and additional materials if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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