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Position Number: 5670405
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 59459
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 26-Sep-2024
Date Posted:

Job Summary

A Professional Research Assistant position is available beginning in September 2024 in the Molecular Neurogenetics Laboratory led by Dr. Jerry Stitzel at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado Boulder. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will contribute to the research being conducted in the laboratory as well as oversee several lab management duties.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The primary goal of the Molecular Neurogenetics Laboratory is to understand how genes contribute to nicotine use and co-morbid psychiatric conditions. The laboratory utilizes mouse models to assess the role of genes and genetic variants on the behavioral and molecular effects of nicotine. In addition, molecular methods and cell culture approaches are used to characterize both mouse and human genetic variants and to evaluate the mechanisms through which specific genes and/or genetic variants associated with nicotine behaviors in mice and humans impact molecular and cellular processes. The main project with which the selected candidate will be involved will explore how disrupting the expression of select genes in astrocytes alters the cellular response of astrocytes to nicotine in vitro and in vivo and how disrupting these genes in astrocytes in mice affects the animal's response to a battery of behavioral responses to nicotine.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Assist with/conduct behavioral experiments in mice

Mouse colony management.
Maintain cell lines and other cell culture work such as transfection and fluorescence microscopy.
Become proficient in a range of molecular methods including DNA, RNA and protein extraction from animal tissue and cell lines, PCR, RTPCR, quantitative PCR and western blots.
Help with coordinating and supervising the activities of undergraduate research volunteers.
Serve as EH&S compliance liaison for the laboratory.
Be responsible for lab supply ordering and inventory.
Manage lab organization and upkeep.

What We Can Offer

Annual salary of $41,500.00 to $45,500.00 subject to prior experience.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree in biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or other related field.

What You Will Need

Some prior experience working with mouse models.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate experimental needs, including availability to work some weekend days.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV
Cover Letter addressed to the search committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in the position.
Letter of Recommendation (non confidential)

If you are selected as a finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

This position will be open from September 24, 2024 to September 26, 2024.

Note: Application material will not be accepted via email. For Consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Professional-Research-Assistant/59459