Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer - Radiation Oncology
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires a PhD in radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation chemistry, cancer biology, biochemistry.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant postdoctoral experience in radiation biology or related field.
- Strong working knowledge of in vitro and in vivo experimental procedures.
- Strong working knowledge of radiation delivery.
- Strong working knowledge of flow cytometry analysis including FlowJo.
- Strong working knowledge of western blotting and equipment.
- Strong working knowledge of spectrophotometer-based assays.
- Proficiency in cell culture techniques in isolating and culturing normal and cancer cell lines.
- Strong working knowledge of in vivo assays and cancer-specific endpoints.
- Strong organization skills required.
- Effective interpersonal skills required as well as written and oral communication and presentation
- Proficient computer skills including Graph pad Prism, Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, ImageJ as well as working knowledge of email, word processing, and Excel spreadsheets.
- Proficiency in analyzing data for confocal microscopy.
Desired Qualifications:
- 5 years relevant experience in radiation and/or cancer biology or related field.
- Strong working knowledge of radiation delivery techniques.
- Experience with in vitro and in vivo analysis of iron.
- Experience with in vitro and in vivo analysis of redox biological enzymes (e.g., nadph oxidases).
- Animal handling experience.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa Policies and Procedures.
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 Michael Washington at michael-washington@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
