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University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Physiology and Biophysics

Job Title: Associate Research Professor

Position #00852054 - Requisition #40828

Job Summary:

Dr. Daniel Tollin's lab is seeking to hire an Associate Research Professor. The position will focus on IACUC, IRB, and university compliance, lab organization, and inventory, and has reserved time (approximately 50%) to contribute to other aspects of the lab's research. These aspects include utilizing auditory brainstem responses (ABRs), behavior paradigms, in vivo recordings from the auditory brainstem, molecular biology, including inner ear fluorescent immunohistochemistry, and confocal and super resolution microscopy imaging to investigate auditory changes as a result of noise exposed and Alzheimer's induced hearing loss. This position requires high level of project development and experimental design independently and in collaboration with the PI, an expertise to pioneer new tools/techniques, develop/perform rodent surgeries, and supervise and conduct experiments in collaboration with other members in the group. This would be an excellent position for someone who can work independently when needed, drives experimental design and project development, enjoys teamwork in a lab, conducts experiments, and has a strong interest in a longer-term position.

The lab is located within the University of Colorado Anschutz, School of Medicine, Department of Physiology & Biophysics in Aurora, CO. The Associate Research Professor will benefit from a multidisciplinary, vibrant, open, and collegial department. The Tollin lab provides rich opportunities to interact with other biophysics and physiology laboratories within the department, also with an even larger collection of systems neuroscience laboratories studying the neural basis of sensory-motor behaviors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and perform research projects related to subcortical impairments of auditory processing

• Perform non-invasive and invasive electrophysiological measurements of auditory and vestibular pathways

• Develop and perform behavioral tasks assessing auditory abilities

• Perform immunohistochemistry and microscopy images of cochlear and brainstem tissue

• Provide support for the experiments on the blast-evoked hearing and balance loss

• Perform cochlear pressure measurements in rodent and human temporal bone

• Develop analysis and statistical pipelines for datasets

• Oral communication of preliminary results at lab meetings

• Oral and written communication of completed work at national or international meetings.

• Create figures and write papers, participate in editing, and review other lab members' manuscripts prior to their publications

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions

• Independently review, develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects

• Provide laboratory science expertise and leadership in study design, study oversight, data management, data analysis and manuscript preparation to assist all levels of investigators, researchers and clinicians on new research activities across a wide range of disciplines

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Dr. Daniel Tollin's laboratory is part of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, which is known for its highly collaborative environment with many opportunities to interact with other sensory systems, behavior and decision making, and computational neuroscience groups.

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.

• PhD in Auditory Neuroscience, Physiology, Neuroscience, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in the inner ear  experimental  approaches and techniques

• Expertise in fluorescent immunohistochemistry of the peripheral and central auditory and vestibular organs, confocal imaging, image analysis, machine-learning based image quantification, tissue clearing, and electrophysiology

• Ongoing collaboration with clinical researchers from Otolaryngology department

• Experience in   molecular biology techniques such as cell culture, including human iPSCs, gene expression, viral gene transfer etc., signal processing, behavioral quantification, coding, animal training, brain and cochlear surgeries, and grant or protocol application and management.

• Expertise in research design, development of research hypotheses, and methods to test them.

• Experience in collaborative grant writing, supervising postdocs and medical residents in laboratory research, data analysis, interpretation, and publication of the results.

• Experience in lab management, including EHS, IACUC, and DEA compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of and teaching experience in laboratory techniques, including good laboratory practice, safety procedures, and techniques

• Knowledge of IACUC, IRB protocol writing

• Effective communication of data, experimental results and their interpretation, both in peer-reviewed publications and at invited conference podium presentations

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution

• Mastery in interpretation of complex research protocol information and of published methods.

• Knowledge of systems neuroscience

• Advanced knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology and detail knowledge of the auditory brainstem, vestibular, and cochlear anatomies.

• Excellent communication of scientific content across different specialties (e.g. engineers, informaticians, clinicians, statisticians, physicists etc.) 

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.     Curriculum vitae / Resume

2.     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: Daniel Tollin, Daniel.Tollin@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 19, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$102,668.40 - $103,000.00

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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 investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.