Research Assistant - Psychological and Brain Sciences, Lalumiere Lab
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in biology, psychology, or neuroscience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Demonstrated knowledge and application of oral and written communication techniques and relationship building skills and the ability to clearly communicate and work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
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Attention to detail and high level of organization.
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Knowledge of and ability to use office support tools available on the desktop (e.g., word processing, e-mail, presentation software and spreadsheets).
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Ability to work one weekend day per week.
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Ability to maintain compliance with different departmental, university, and government rules and guidelines.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems independently
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Demonstrated ability to manage time and keep experiments organized.
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Demonstrated ability to work with very small instruments and equipment.
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Database management and data entry skills.
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At least 6 months of experience working with rodents, especially rats.
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At least 6 months of experience conducting histological preparations of tissue sections.
Position and 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:
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Resume
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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.
Successful candidates 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 eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.
For additional questions, please contact melissa-kaska@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.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
