Research Assistant – THRIVE Lab, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two years’ research experience working with human subjects in a laboratory setting.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, typically during the work week, but on weekends or during the evening as necessitated by lab activities.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to perform independent, self-directed work as well as the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to maintain compliance with departmental, university, government, and funding agency rules and guidelines.
- Must have valid driver's license and be able to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Management Driver’s safety requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with clinical populations.
- Experience using statistical analysis packages (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS, etc.).
- Experience with participant recruitment in research settings.
- Experience in acquisition and analyses of behavioral data.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience with professional communication and conflict management.
- Experience working with veterans in a clinical or research capacity.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #24002528.
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 or Curriculum Vitae
- 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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact: Chris Crawford at christopher-crawford@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.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
