Laboratory Sciences Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate – Senior)
Job Summary
The Scholl lab in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics is seeking to hire a Research Services Professional (RSP) at the entry, intermediate, or senior level. This position joins a team focused on understanding the functions of neurons and circuits in the early visual system using the ferret model.
Key Responsibilities
- Two-photon calcium imaging of cellular populations and synaptic inputs in ferrets
- Two-photon holographic stimulation experiments in ferrets
- Cronic stereotaxic surgeries and viral vector (AAV-GCaMP) injections in ferrets
- Ferret care, handling, and habituation for in vivo experiments
- Equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of two-photon and holography systems
- Support ferret developmental, behavioral, and awake behaving recording experiments
- Analysis of imaging and neural recording data
- Collaborate with lab members and Principal Investigator on experimental design and execution
Work Location
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biophysics, bioengineering, psychobiology or related field
- Intermediate-level: One (1) year professional level research experience
- Senior-level: Two (2) years professional level research experience
- A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
- Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in neuroscience, biophysics, psychobiology, or related field
- Intermediate-level: Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory
- Senior-level: Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory
- Experience with in vivo two-photon calcium imaging
- Experience with holographic photostimulation or related optical techniques
- Experience with chronic stereotaxic surgeries and AAV injection in the brain
- Experience with ferret or other carnivore/gyrencephalic model systems
- Experience with awake behaving neural recordings
- Experience with analysis of imaging or neural recording data
Conditions of Employment
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
- We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.