Core Facility Research Specialist - Iowa Neuroscience Institute

Education Requirements

• Requires the knowledge that is generally associated with a Master’s degree in a quantitative field, supplemented by 5 or more years of progressively responsible experience in advanced data analysis for biological sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research techniques and procedures relating to the performance of computational and analytical methods within neuroscience, genetics, or other biological research.

• Expert proficiency with data analysis/statistics/programming in Python, R, and/or Matlab

• Experience with deployment of standard computer vision algorithms and neural network-based algorithms for image processing (e.g. segmentation, image transforms, alignment)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated and driven to learn new skills and analytical methods

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Linux command line tools

• Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control, automated testing, etc.

• Experience with advanced imaging techniques, such as confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy, light sheet microscopy, fiber photometry, or other functional imaging

• Knowledge of neuroanatomy/neurohistology

• Record of publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals

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 7 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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.  

For questions on this position please reach out to Anne Beyerink, anne-phillips@uiowa.edu.