Research Assistant - Neurogenetics/Neuromuscular

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to travel internationally
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Reliability and efficiency with time management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with collaborators, clinical care team, and project researchers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of patients.
• Demonstrated ability to solve issues that arise, and problem solve.

Desired Qualifications

• An interest in medicine and more specifically, neurogenetic conditions.
• An interest in kinesiology, sports medicine, exercise science or related field

• Previous experience with direct patient care, clinical research and/or clinical coordination

   

  
   

  Please attach a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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: If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

  
   

  For additional questions, please contact Erin Curry at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.