Research Associate - Department of Biology
Education Required
- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, cell biology, molecular biology, or other related fields; or a combination of equivalent experience.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within the lab, with collaborators, and with broader research community is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work with zebrafish and rat models.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain University Driving Policy standards.
Desired Qualifications
- Working with experimental zebrafish and rat models, including:
- Zebrafish husbandry and rat handling.
- Maintaining essential zebrafish lines.
- Tissue culture aseptic technique skills.
- Primary neuron culture from rat models.
- Experimental skills with any of the following:
- Zebrafish dissection.
- Cell culture, including primary neuron culture.
- Molecular techniques (e.g., Western blotting, PCR Analysis, Cloning, RNA synthesis, etc.).
- Immunocytochemistry.
- Confocal imaging.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #25003970.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- CV with Publication List
- Cover Letter summarizing your motivation and research interests (up to 2 pages)
- One example of a recent publication if available
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 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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact: vance-morris@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.
