Department of Neurology - Research Assistant (Narayanan Lab)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of science, psychology, or neuroscience preferred.
- Knowledge of basic experimental design in animal models and biological psychology/neuroscience
- Experience with IT infrastructure and standard office software
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including effectively communicating (written and verbally) with vendors, collaborators, and project researchers
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, reliability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a research assistant in a Psychology or Neuroscience lab
- Basic knowledge and experience with MATLAB coding and/or biological/behavioral data analysis
- Prior experience with rodent handling and husbandry
Please attach a resume and letter of interest as part of the application process. 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 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 information, contact erin-curry@uiowa.edu or 319-356-7355.
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