Assistant Research Scientist - Surgical Oncology Lab

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in a biomedical or health science-related field
• 3-5 years of postdoctoral experience in clinical or laboratory research
• 1 year of experience in immuno-oncological or translational cancer research.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience with laboratory animal experimentation
• Experience setting up, maintaining, and trouble-shooting experimental preparations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

   

   

Desired Qualification:

• Expertise in ex-vivo techniques in cancer biology (e.g., T-cell cytotoxicity, assays, immune cell culture assays, etc.)
• Expertise in multi-color flow cytometry
• Experience maintaining research animal colonies (e.g., breeding, weaning, etc.).
• Experiene with cell culture and other molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, western blotting)
• Demonstrated experience mentoring research staff.
   

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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 five (5) professional references may be requested at a later point in the recruitment.

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

Please direct questions to Erin Curry at erin-curry@uiowa.edu.