Professional Research Assistant

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UNIVERSITY OFCOLORADO DENVER

Job Description Professional Research AssistantPhysiology & Biophysics, School of MedicinePosition Number: 00776028

The University of ColoradoDenver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitmentto creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value theability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diversebackgrounds.

 Nature of WorkThe Christie labis seeking to hire a PRA that will help conduct research experiments focused onmaking brain activity measurements from rodents. This is a supervised positionso the incumbent must be able to receive, and act on, detailed instructionswhen beginning projects in the lab. However, for routine tasks, the incumbentis expected to work independently. Methodological approaches include makingbrain slice preparations and use of electrophysiological recording techniquesto make detailed observations. The incumbent will also be responsible for dataanalysis. Lastly, the incumbent will help summarize and communicateresults/findings.

 SupervisionReceived

Supervision isprovided by Dr. Christie

 Examples of WorkPerformed

Conduct biologicalexperiments (with some supervision)

Data analysisand interpretation (with some supervision)

Contribute todata presentation and assist in communication of results

Competencies

Participatein decision making for routine lab tasks (experiments/data analysis)

Abilityto exercise judgement in appropriate approaches to solve task-related problems

Responsiveto supervisory input when starting new tasks (experiments/data analysis) 

Abilityto grow/develop their professional expertise

 

Salary and Benefits:

Salary iscommensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University ofColorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe andsecure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist inachieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees priorto their employment.

The ImmigrationReform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility bedocumented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternativeformats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

Yourtotal compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University ofColorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line.

 

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

TotalCompensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversityand Equity:

Pleaseclick here for information on disability accommodations: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-relations-performance/ada-compliance

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering or closely related biological field
• >3 years of experience with electrophysiology
• >3 years experience with use of lab animals

Applicants mustmeet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with two-photon imaging
• Experience with stereotactic injection surgeries on rodents
• Familiarity with electrophysiology analysis methods

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Nov 30, 2020
Unposting Date: Dec 6, 2020, 12:59:00 AM

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