Research Assistant - Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
Required Education:
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supervision Received
• General supervision is received from Dr. Michael Wright
Supervision Exercised
• Functional supervision may be exercised over laboratory students.
Required Qualifications
The candidate is required to have:
• At least one year of laboratory management and supervisory experience.
• Advanced experience with molecular biology lab techniques.
• Experience with molecular biology software.
• Experience with bacterial and mammalian cell culture.
• Experience with protein biochemistry, Western blotting, Immunohistochemistry.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or other data analysis software.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Desirable Qualifications
• Knowledge of basic protein biochemistry and mass spectrometry-related methods.
• Experience in DNA subcloning and the in-silico design and construction of Crispr-Cas9 targeting vectors.
• Proficiency with DNA manipulation software - SnapGene suite preferred.
• Experience in tissue culture techniques.
• Experience in co-immunoprecipitation methods.
• Experience with Python programming and the manipulation of open-access mass spectrometry software programs.
• Experience in the digestion of proteins for mass spectrometry analyses.
• Microscope imaging.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV/resume and cover letter that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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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