50% Asst Research Scientist/Engin

Required Qualifications:

• Academic knowledge of a discipline generally associated with a Doctoral degree in molecular biology, genetics or an equivalent professional degree, i.e. MD, DDS or DVM.  In addition, the person will have demonstrated the ability to plan and execute a research study through some progressively independent research work.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral relevant laboratory experience in hearing genetics or related field is required.
• Strong working knowledge of in vivo experimental procedures in rodent (mouse): such as bacteria and cell culture.
• Strong working knowledge of hearing testing in rodent, such as: Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE), noise overexposure.
• Strong working knowledge of mouse inner ear surgery, relative to viral vector injection
• Strong working knowledge of the middle and inner ear anatomy and proficiency in harvesting, dissecting and preparing cochlear samples.
• Strong working knowledge of cochlear morphology and sample preparation for various microscopy technics: such as Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy (SEM, TEM), confocal and light imaging.
• Strong working knowledge of molecular evaluation technics such as: PCR, RTqPCR, western blotting, Co-IP, immunofluorescence and of the associated equipment.
• Experience genetic analysis technologies and analytical strategies.
• Effective interpersonal skills required as well as written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Graph pad Prism, Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, ImageJ as well as working knowledge statistical analysis.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of plasmid construction.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa Policies and Procedures.
• Supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact ashley-rayer@uiowa.edu.