Laboratory Sciences Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate – Senior)

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Physiology and Biophysics

Job Title: Laboratory Sciences Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate – Senior)

Position #: 850659– Requisition #: 40542

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. The primary role is supporting and conducting in vivo experiments in ferrets, with a focus on two-photon calcium imaging and holographic stimulation. Additional responsibilities may include data analysis and supporting other ferret-based experiments including developmental studies, visual behavior, and awake behaving neural recordings. This position requires working with the ferret model system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Two-photon calcium imaging of cellular populations and synaptic inputs in ferrets

• Two-photon holographic stimulation experiments in ferrets

• Chronic 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.

Why Join Us:

Dr. Benjamin Scholl’s lab is a part of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, which is known for its highly collaborative environment with many opportunities to interact with other sensory systems, behavior and decision making, and computational neuroscience groups.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.