Research Assistant, Sleep Development Lab, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Education Required: A bachelor’s degree in
a science-related field.
Required Qualifications:
·
Laboratory
research experience with human subjects.
·
The
ability to work 40 hours per week during normal work hours. It may occasionally
be necessary to work early mornings or weekends depending on the schedules of
participants.
·
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
·
Attention
to detail and strong organizational skills, especially for scheduling and
interacting with participants.
·
Database
management and data-entry skills.
Desired Qualifications:
·
Familiarity
with or training in neuroscience.
·
Course
work or training in sleep physiology.
· Lab experience or course training in EEG.
·
Experience
with computer software such MATLAB or NetSuite.
·
Ability
to perform technically complex experimental work with human infants.
·
The
ability to work well with infants and their parents, to make them feel at ease;
ability to handle situations when babies get upset or don’t sleep.
·
The
ability to supervise undergraduate research assistants.
·
A
capability for independent, self-directed work.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please attach a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. For questions or additional information, please contact Christine-stevens@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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.
