Research Assistant - Psychiatry - Bowren Lab
Required Qualifications
• Bachelors of Arts/Science degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of behavioral and/or medical research experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Data base management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn basic statistical analysis skills using R or other statistical analysis software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while being accountable and efficient with time management.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn how to administer and score standardized neuropsychological measures.
Desirable Qualifications
• Previous experience with REDCap data management software
• Previous experience using R, MATLAB, Python, or Linux shell scripting (e.g., bash).
• Previous experience using EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Previous experience working with individuals with chronic medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
• Previous experience administering neuropsychological measures.
• Previous experience working with brain MRI data.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Good clinical practice (GCP) is the ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting research involving the participation of human subjects.
Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload a letter of interest and resume (relevant to this recruitment) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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.
Professional references will be required later in the recruitment process.
For questions contact lori-posey@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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