Professional Research Assistant - 23110
Research Faculty
Description
University of Colorado – School of Medicine
Professional Research Assistant
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2
Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
- Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
- Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
- Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.
The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds
Nature of Work:
Translational Biomaterials Research Laboratory (TBRL) in the Bioengineering Department at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is looking for a professional research assistant who has experience in synthesis and engineering of functional biomaterials for tissue engineering application and animal studies in cardiac or neural tissue engineering. The candidate must be willing to work both independently and in an interdisciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, and industrial partners.
Specific Position Details:
The professional research assistant (PRA) will:
- Collect native tissues from animals including brain, heart and optic nerve
- Perform the decellularization of tissues and further chemical modification to induce polymerizable functional groups
- Build mechanical property-variable three-dimensional disease model for the mechanobiology in neural diseases including Alzheimer's disease and optic neuropathies
- Optimize the 3D model by rheology studies
- Grow ocular or brain organoids using human iPSCs and monitor neural or ocular cell behavior in the 3D model and explore gene expression changes using PCR and RNA-seq analysis including sample preparations
- Train MS and undergraduate students in PI's lab for iPSC cultures and basic polymerization skills
- Help PI with grant application including data processing and small section of grant writing
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position has been established at $35,500 - $76,000. This is based on 1.0 FTE/100% full time effort.
The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services .
University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.
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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.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits .
Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation
Diversity and Equity:
Please click 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
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications, Education/Experience/Skills:
- MS degree in biomedical engineering or related disciplines.
- Experience in polymer synthesis, iPSC culture and animal experiments.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- Outstanding communication skills including both oral and written presentation are required.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions:
Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers , refer to requisition ID: 23110
When applying, applicants must include:
Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.
Job Category
: Faculty
Primary Location
: Denver
Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 30214 - CEDC-Bioengineering
Schedule
: Full-time
Posting Date
: Oct 7, 2021
Unposting Date
: Oct 13, 2021, 1:59:00 AM
Position Number: 00790207
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