Research Assistant (Kuehn Lab) - Ophthalmology
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in the life sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years experience working in a laboratory
- Experience with handling rodents and colony maintenance
- Experience with histology and immunohistochemistry
- Expertise with PCR and real time PCR techniques
- Experience with mammalian cell culture
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with ocular research
- Background in Immunology
- Experience with genotyping
- Experience with ELISA assays
- Experience with FACS
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload current CV, desirable cover letter and (3) references (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
If you have any questions, please contact Markus Kuehn, PhD at 319-335-9565 or markus-kuehn@uiowa.edu.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on date of closing.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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.
