Research Assistant - Ophthalmology (Kuehn Lab)
University of Iowa Health Care, Department of & Visual Sciences is seeking a 100% Research Assistant – Kuehn Lab (PRK1; 3A). The Research Assistant conducts applied research at the intersection of ophthalmology and data science, with a focus on predictive modeling, clinical data standardization, and early disease detection in the lab of Markus Kuehn, PhD. This position collaborates with clinicians and researchers to develop machine learning tools and data pipelines that enhance diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making in eye care.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement custom data extraction tools for ophthalmology electronic medical records (e.g., PDF parsing of diagnostic metrics).
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists to interpret model outputs and refine diagnostic criteria.
- Collaborate and assist laboratory personnel with analysis of tests
- Prepare scientific manuscripts, technical reports, and visualizations for publication and presentation.
- Assist in writing grant proposals and research funding applications.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Preferred schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00a-5:00p. Schedule may be modified to fit candidate and lab needs.
Location: UIHC, Iowa City
On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus.
Pay Level: 3A
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience in clinical data analysis and machine learning (e.g., XGBoost, CatBoost, LightGBM, SHAP).
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with data pipelines and model interpretability.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams in a clinical or research setting.
- Familiarity with veterinary ophthalmology and diagnostic workflows
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of chromatic pupil light reflex testing and electroretinography.
- Background in biomechanics or pose estimation for animal movement analysis.
POSITION & APPLICATION DETAILS
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Melissa Monhollon, HR Manager, at melissa-monhollon@uiowa.edu or 319-356-4674.
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Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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