Research Assistant or Associate-Department of Otolaryngology

Qualifications:

Research Associate:

·        Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in psychology, speech and hearing or communication science, linguistics, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related field is required.

·         Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills is required.

·         Evidence of strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills is required.

·         Proficiency in word processing, database management, and basic statistics is required.

·         At least 2 years of experience carrying out research protocols is required

·         Experience administering neurological cognitive tests and neuropsychological questionnaires to assess study participants’ cognitive function are desirable.

·         Understanding of research conduct as outlined in a research protocol is desirable.

·         Experience working with a population with hearing impairment is desirable.

·         Knowledge of cochlear implants is desirable.

·         Previous experience in research protocols with human subjects is desirable.

Research Assistant:

·         Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience in psychology, speech and hearing or communication science, linguistics, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related field is required.

·         Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills is required.

·         Evidence of strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills is required.

·         Proficiency in word processing, database management, and basic statistics is required.

·         At least 1 year of experience carrying out research protocols is required

·         Experience administering neurological cognitive tests and neuropsychological questionnaires to assess study participants’ cognitive function are desirable.

·         Understanding of research conduct as outlined in a research protocol is desirable.

·         Experience working with a population with hearing impairment is desirable.

·         Knowledge of cochlear implants is desirable.

·         Previous experience in research protocols with human subjects is desirable.

Applicants must indicate in their Cover Letter which classification they would like to be considered for, or indicate both. Please see required qualifications above for more details.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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.

For additional questions, please contact Lydia Messer at lydia-messer@uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlights

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Benefits | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

 Applicant Resource Center – 

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. 

Hours:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Or by appointment 

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.