University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Neurosurgery Job Title: Senior Research
Scientist Position #:00852348 – Requisition
#:40883
Job Summary:
The Senior Research Scientist position (2) with the Department of
Neurosurgery is an at-will employment. Candidates should have
research interests and experience in systems neuroscience with a
focus on human translational neuroscience related to thalamic
function, neural engineering, sensorimotor control, executive
function neurophysiology, brain computer interface, and
intraoperative task design to support Dr. Daniel Kramer's
laboratory work. The primary duties are to independently lead
research projects in executive function, sensorimotor control,
neural control system execution, and cerebellar control in the
Kramer and Thompson lab, train graduate/medical students and
postdoctoral fellows, and help Dr. Kramer in additional grant
funding applications to expand the research program of Dr. Kramer's
lab).
Key Responsibilities:
· Coordinate behavioral neuroscience and human subjects research
studies with internal and external collaborators.
· Lead project management activities, including funded initiatives,
resource coordination, personnel supervision, and stakeholder
engagement.
· Mentor, train, and supervise students, research assistants,
postdoctoral fellows, and other research personnel.
· Design, develop, test, and maintain experimental systems,
apparatus, and research infrastructure.
· Plan, schedule, and conduct laboratory, intraoperative,
inpatient, and outpatient research sessions.
· Design and implement research experiments, protocols, and
participant activities for scientific studies and
demonstrations.
· Develop and maintain software platforms for experiment
presentation, data acquisition, and research operations.
· Document research activities and maintain study records in
compliance with project requirements.
· Develop, maintain, and improve data preprocessing and analysis
pipelines.
· Collect, process, and analyze electrophysiological and behavioral
data using neuroscience, statistics, machine learning, signal
processing, and computer science methodologies.
· Prepare grant and fellowship proposals, manage awarded funds, and
support ongoing funding efforts.
· Disseminate research findings through scientific publications,
presentations, figures, conference presentations, and collaborative
reporting.
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in
Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
The Department of Neurosurgery encompasses a broad range of
research and teaching activities focused on basic mechanisms of
host immune responses, viral and bacterial pathogenesis, and the
intersection of these two fields. Working in the Department of
Neurosurgery offers the opportunity of professional growth in a
vibrant academic and scientific environment.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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 (based on percentage of
time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/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 .
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.
Sr. Research Scientist:
- PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical
sciences
- At least four years of experience working in an academic
medical or research setting (post-doctoral training period may be
counted towards the three years' experience).
3 or more publications as co-author or named collaborator
Experience preparing grant applications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with machine learning and neural decoding
approaches
- Experience integrating and implementing task synchronization
and execution systems
- Experience with recording rig maintenance and neural data
acquisition workflows
- Experience in systems neuroscience, computational neuroscience,
neural engineering, or related fields
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Proficiency in population-level latent space methods,
single-unit, and local field potential analysis
· Familiarity with intraoperative task design and human
neuroscience research
· Expertise in modern neural population analysis techniques
· Strong interpersonal, organizational, and self-motivation
skills
Conditions of Employment:
· Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
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. Five professional references including name, address, phone
number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at
www.cu.edu/cu-careers .
Questions should be directed to: Samuel Long,
Samuel.long@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until August 25, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (
or hiring range ) for this
position has been established as
HIRING RANGE:
Sr. Research Scientist: $105,000 to $110,000
The above salary range (
or hiring range ) represents the
University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not
eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
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.
Total Compensation Calculator:
http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
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The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
governing nondiscrimination 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.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at
hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu
.
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ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,
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background investigations for all prospective employees.
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research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you
must enroll in the
occupational health medical surveillance program .