Asst Research Scientist/Engin - Pulmonary
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Requires a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
4 or more years of postdoctoral training
Considerable (5-7 years) experience in maintenance and behavioral testing of various animal models, including transgenic mice.
Experience in molecular biological techniques, including DNA and RNA extraction, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and qPCR
Experience in statistical analysis and analysis programs including GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, and Neurolucida.
Experience in brightfield, fluorescence, confocal, and lightsheet microscopy.
Experience in stereotaxic surgery.
Experience in delivery of viral vectors and pharmacological agents.
Experience in animal behavioral tracking system, including DeepLabCut and Ethovision.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Established track record of scientific productivity (e.g., authorships in peer-reviewed publications).
Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work independently.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Considerable knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Considerable knowledge of sex differences
Experience in ovariectomy surgery and hormone treatment.
Experience with in vivo imaging.
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 michaela-davis-1@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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