Associate Research Scientist - Department of Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa is seeking an Associate Research Scientist to join an amazing team in pursuit of the advancement and scientific efforts in the field of Huntington’s Disease. The Associate Research Scientist will provide scientific and technical leadership in the management, design and execution of a neuroimaging research program, assuming full responsibility for the complete program of a large multi-site study of Huntington’s Disease (HD).
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify and define ways to investigate brain changes in Huntington’s Disease through imaging studies, including developing methodology to analyze large numbers of scans, very accurately, within limited timelines.
• Develop hypotheses to be tested and novel methods in neuroimaging to evaluate specific changes in brain morphology or functional activation. This may include creation of new protocols, software and statistical tools.
• Evaluate brain function measures such as cognitive tasks, behavior ratings and motor skill are related to gene expansion, and also how they are related to brain structure.
• Investigate and implement means to ensure validity of data collected at numerous sites across extended periods of time, developing new protocols and image analysis methods where necessary to address these issues.
• Perform experiments and collect and analyze data.
• Evaluate data to establish relevance to the disease progress in HD.
• Prepare research results for first author publication in reports, papers, journals, books and other media.
• Maintain an established record of participation in successfully funded research grants or contract proposals. Acquire and maintain successful research proposal with independent funding.
• Maintain and comply with all University, state, and federal regulations when required.
• Coordinate seminars, discussions and lectures for dissemination of knowledge and results of research.
• Develop new proposals for HD research and obtain support for new and/or continuing research activities.
• Maintain liaison with sponsoring agencies and organizations as well as with other research and educational institutions.
• Within a large, multi-site study, manage numerous imaging projects supporting the HD studies, including staff selection, training, overseeing image analysis, monitoring of project funds, management and coordination of data generation, analysis, and identification, and the acquisition and use of equipment and facilities.
• Participate in determining research priorities and planning programs of research.
• Serve as an expert consultant on brain anatomy and image analysis for researchers in the HD studies.
• Represent University of Iowa HD research through presentations at professional meetings at the national level.
• Train local staff and external collaborators in all aspects of image acquisition and analysis.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public, both locally and at all collaborating institutions.
• Establishes and maintains standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honesty and service; assures that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics; constructively manages conflict.
• Manages the talents, strengths and behaviors of each individual in a work group, while providing each employee with the opportunity to contribute to the goals of the unit. Works to assure that all employees are respected and treated consistent with University policies.
• Inspires and motivates others to high performance by exercising strong stewardship of University resources, setting expectations, measuring success through individual performance evaluations, and driving organizational results.
• Identifies opportunities for and creates development plans that encourage employees to attend to the growth of their personal and professional capacity; engages self and staff in collective reflection of the University’s greater role in society.
Associate Research Scientist, PRJ2, 6A
University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry
Dr. Peg Nopoulos Lab
100% full-time
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctoral degree or equivalent professional degree (such as MD, MBBS).
• 5 years’ related experience.
• Previous experience in brain imaging
• Experience or familiarity with all current methods of structural and functional imaging software/methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience managing numerous projects simultaneously, developing and enforcing strict QA requirements while processing high volumes of data.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Record of obtaining independent funding
• Experience interacting with a team of post-doctoral scholars, graduate students, research assistants, undergraduate students, healthcare providers, and external collaborators.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a Cover Letter and Resume (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. 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.
Professional references will be required at a later time in the recruitment process.
For more information, contact lori-posey@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.
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