Assistant Research Scientist - Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in neuroscience, molecular and cellular biology, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of postdoctoral research experience in a neuroscience-related field
- A record of authorship of peer-reviewed original research
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to manage projects independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in the following:
- Rodent behavioral techniques
- Stereotaxic surgeries
- Molecular biology techniques
- Histology and Confocal microscopy
- Statistical analysis software
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience with intracranial infusions and implantation of cannulae, optical fibers and/or electrodes
- Prior experience with mouse models of neurological disease
- Prior experience in EEG
- Prior experience with nociception/pain testing
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV or resume, and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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 subject to a credential and criminal background check. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions or additional information, please contact Catherine Marcinkiewcz at catherine-marcinkiewcz@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.
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