University of Colorado · 2 weeks ago
Research Services Entry Professional
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$46K/yr - $59K/yrThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Entry-level Research Services Professional to join the Poleg-Polsky lab in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics. The role involves conducting experiments to understand neuronal functions in the retina and visual system, utilizing techniques such as electrophysiology and two-photon imaging.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biophysics, psychobiology or related field
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
Preferred
Master's degree in neuroscience, biophysics, psychobiology or related field
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 TensorFlow, PyTorch or similar frameworks
Experience with computational neuroscience, including programming GENESIS, NEURON and MCell
Benefits
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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