Professional Research Assistant Details

Professional Research Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder - Boulder, CO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job SummaryThe College of Engineering and Applied Science encourages applications for a Professional Research Assistant! The Professional Research Assistant will work at CU Boulder in an academic research laboratory, conducting studies on oxygen microbubble theranostics, as well as developing related instruments and techniques.
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 AreBiomedical Engineering is an exciting, multidisciplinary field that lies at the interface of medicine, biology, and engineering. Current research in biomedical engineering at CU Boulder focuses on innovative areas such as biomechanics, medical devices, imaging and diagnostics, and therapeutics. Our goal is to create technology—drugs and devices—to treat these injuries and illnesses safely and effectively.
Designated as the #1 metropolitan area with the highest concentration of BME jobs in 2018 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), CU Boulder offers abundant opportunities to advance your professional career. What Your Key Responsibilities Will BeThe Professional Research Assistant will perform research in the field of therapeutic microbubble applications, applying standard methodologies for experimental design, data collection, interpretation and dissemination. Experiments will primarily include in vivo studies with small animal models. Other duties include designing (i.e. CAD), executing (i.e. additive manufacturing, machining), validating and implementing novel instruments to support this research. What You Should KnowThe anticipated semester for start is Spring, 2022.
All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment. What We Can Offer

The salary range associated with this position is $40,000-$50,000 per year.

BenefitsThe 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. Be StatementsBe collaborative. Be engaged. Be Boulder. What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physical or biological field with coursework in mathematics, statistics, manufacturing, and computer-aided design (CAD).
• At least one year of experience conducting research in engineering, physics, or biology.

What You Will Need

• Mathematics coursework must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
• Proficiency with CAD, MATLAB, statistical analysis, and graphing software (i.e. Origin, GraphPad Prism).

What We Would Like You To Have

• Thesis-based Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in engineering, physics, or biology.
• Experience in generating manuscripts and administrating peer-reviewed publications; presenting scientific findings within a lab group and abroad.
• Possesses an interest in learning and applying physics and chemistry at a graduate level.

Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Optional: Reference Letter
• Optional: 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. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.

Please apply by December 23, 2021 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu