Assistant Research Scientist - Pediatrics
Education Requirement
- PhD or MD/PhD degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- Existing track record of peer-reviewed scientific journal publications
- Minimum 4 year of experience in biomedical research
- Demonstrated knowledge of microscopy techniques and image usage
- Demonstrated experience with transgenic and genetically engineered mice
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurate complete detailed work
- Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize multiple projects
Highly Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with electrophysiology and/or two-photon imaging.
- Demonstrated experience with programming.
- Demonstrated experience using ImageJ, Matlab and/or IgorPro.
- Able to work and learn independently and motivated to contribute to the wider research mission of the lab
- Well-organized and able to coordinate an interact with a team of other post-doctoral scholars, graduate students, research assistants, undergraduates, and intra- and extramural collaborators
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 pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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.
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.
