Temporary Research Assistant III - KSCIRC at University of Louisville

Aurora, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Live Imaging Studies, In Vivo Models, Ex Vivo Models, Quantitative Analyses, Dissection, Cryostat Sectioning, Histological Processing, Image Analysis Software, Animal Handling, Research Laboratory Support

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department: Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Part time Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Req ID: R107461 Minimum Requirements: Four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Position Description: The Temporary Research Assistant III in the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center will support a research laboratory investigating physiological changes after spinal cord injury (SCI) in transgenic mouse animal models. The individual that fills this position will be responsible for conducting live imaging studies of the spinal cord using in vivo and ex vivo SCI models. The individual will also be responsible for quantitative analyses, dissection and cryostat sectioning of spinal cord tissue, processing of histological, and imaging data sets requiring use of Image analyses software (Image J), animal handling care and procedures, and other related duties as assigned. This is a part-time, temporary position. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where you’ll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our About Us page.

Responsibilities

The Temporary Research Assistant III will conduct live imaging studies of the spinal cord using transgenic mouse models and perform quantitative analyses and tissue processing. Additional responsibilities include animal handling and other related duties as assigned.