Job Information
University of Colorado Professional Research Assistant in Boulder, Colorado
Professional Research Assistant
Requisition Number: 59446
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary
Applications are invited to fill a professional research assistant position to assist in a multi-disciplinary translational project aimed at reversing osteoarthritis through a multimodal biomaterial therapeutic approach. This team project is led by Prof. Stephanie J. Bryant in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, the Materials Science and Engineering Program, and the BioFrontiers Institute.
Questions can be directed to Stephanie Bryant (sbryant@colorado.edu) (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5659876&targetURL=(sbryant@colorado.edu)) 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 Biomaterials and Functional Tissue Engineering laboratory led by Prof. Bryant develops novel biomimetic and biodegradable materials for regenerative medicine with the goal of translating these technologies into humans. A large focus of this lab is on musculoskeletal tissues (e.g., cartilage and bone) with an emphasis on the role of mechanobiology of stem cells and the immune system in regeneration.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Conduct research under the supervision of the principle investigator.
Perform cell culture, biochemical/molecular biology assays, and histology/immunohistochemistry assays.
Participate in project meetings.
Work collaboratively with team members.
What You Should Know
Due to the need to fill this position immediately, applicants should be a U.S. citizen or permanent residence; International applicants are welcomed but should already be in the U.S.
What We Can Offer
The annual salary for this full-time position is $40,000-$70,000; salary will be commensurate with prior experience.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/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 (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
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Be professional. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Applicants should have at a minimum a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or related field.
Research experience in a laboratory at a university or in Industry.
Experience in cell culture, histology/immunohistochemistry processing, and various biochemical and molecular biology assays (e.g., ELISAs, etc.)
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
(optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree
If you are selected as the 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 of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for one reference who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation immediately after you apply.
For full consideration, please apply by 9/27/2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://www.colorado.edu/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/59446 (https://apptrkr.com/5659876)
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