Senior Research Associate

Job Summary:

Nature of Work

The Scholl lab in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics are seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate (Sr. RA). This position would join a team focused on understanding the functions of neurons and circuits in the visual system of ferrets during development. Experiments to be conducted are all in vivo. These include two-photon imaging of synapses and cells two-photon optogenetic perturbations chronic implants for high density electrodes for electrophysiological recordings chronic implants for recording eye movements in freely moving animals and studies of natural visual addition there is opportunity for advanced data analysis development of computational pipelines and cellular and circuit modeling.

Applicants must be interested and comfortable working with the ferret model system. Those motivated are highly encouraged to reach out to the PI: Received

Reports to Dr. Benjamin Scholl PhD

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Design perform and analyze independent experiments
• Writing sponsored project proposals for independent funding
• Presenting research findings at local national or international level
• Software development and animal care to support experiments
• Equipment maintenance calibration and troubleshooting
• In vivo Two-photon calcium imaging of cellular populations and synaptic inputs
• In vivo Large-scale extracellular electrophysiology (Neuropixels)
• Survival surgical procedures for viral injection and chronic implants

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO

Why Join Us:

Dr. Benjamin Scholls lab is 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 haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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: 10/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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in neuroscience biophysics psychobiology or similar fields.
• 6-8 years of postdoctoral fellowship research associate or research faculty instructor experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or background within an experimental or wet lab working with whole animal models
• Experience with in vivo electrophysiology and/or two-photon imaging.
• Experience with awake behaving recording of neural signals.
• Experience with analysis of neural data.
• Experience in Histological techniques.
• Experience with Python MatLab or R.
• Experience with nonmurine mammals

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to: Benjamin Scholl

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by September 15 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$80000 - $85000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

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CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.