Research Assistant - Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a biomedical related field, animal science, veterinary technology or other related science program or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in an animal caretaking or research laboratory environment
- Previous experience with handling, restraining and injecting mice
- Experience with cell culture
- Experience with histology, brain section and transcardial perfusions and brain extractions
- Experience with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while being accountable and efficient with time management
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with mouse behavioral experiments
- Experience with culturing viruses
- Experience with stereotaxic surgeries
- Experience with EEG recordings in mice
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV or resume, and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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 subject to a credential and criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
The department intends to hire for one position from either Research Assistant, requisition 22003855 or Research Associate, requisition 22003856, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered.
For additional questions, please contact Anne Phillips at anne-phillips@uiowa.edu.
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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