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University of Colorado Boulder · 3 months ago

Professional Research Assistant

positionBoulder, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$44K/yr - $44K/yr

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to improving the human condition through research and education in psychology and neuroscience. The Professional Research Assistant will support research on dopamine neurons and manage various lab responsibilities including student management and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Supporting research aspects of the Root lab investigations into how different types of dopamine neurons support reward and aversion behavior
Responsibilities include: managing mouse colony, stereotaxic injection, behavioral experimentation, imaging, managing students and experiments, analysis, ordering and inventorying, ensuring compliance, and general lab management

Qualification

Neuroscience laboratory techniquesMouse behavior conditioningStereotaxic surgeryFluorescent imagingMouse genotypingOrganizational skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related scientific field
Highly motivated and will extensively collaborate with other lab members
Excellent organizational, oral, and written scientific communication skills

Preferred

Experience in mouse conditioning and behavior
Experience in mouse breeding
Experience in 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)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit

Company

University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
dateFounded in 1876
location
Boulder, Colorado, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.colorado.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Colorado Boulder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$29.19M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M

Leadership Team

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Kristin Masker
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