Research Associate-Department of Otolaryngology

Required Qualifications-Research Assistant:

• A Bachelor's degree in psychology, communication science, speech and hearing science, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, social work, gerontology, biology, or a related field.

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.

• Must demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.

• A working knowledge of word processing, database management, basic statistical techniques.

• 1 year of experience carrying out research protocols with human subjects.

• Ability to perform and score standardized clinical assessments of hearing, psychosocial function, and cognition, or rapid learn administration and scoring.

Required Qualifications-Research Associate:

• A Bachelor's degree in psychology, communication science, speech and hearing science, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, social work, gerontology, biology, or a related field.

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.

• Must demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.

• A working knowledge of word processing, database management, basic statistical techniques, and basic understanding of statistical software packages.

• 2 years of experience carrying out research protocols with human subjects.

• Ability to perform and score standardized clinical assessments of hearing, psychosocial function, and cognition.

Desirable Qualifications-Research Assistant:

• Basic understanding of statistical software packages.

• Previous experience administering neuropsychological measures and/or audiology measures.

• Experience working with a population with hearing impairment.

• Knowledge of cochlear implants.

• Experience with computer programming (any language).

Desirable Qualifications-Research Associate:

• Previous experience administering neuropsychological measures and/or audiology measures.

• Experience working with a population with hearing impairment.

• Knowledge of cochlear implants.

• Experience with computer programming (any language).

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:

• 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.

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

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

Additional Information:

• Classification Title: Research Associate

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Job Grade: 4A

• Starting Salary Minimum: $39,732         

• Starting Salary Maximum: $72,133

• Classification Title: Research Assistant

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Job Grade: 3A

• Starting Salary Minimum: $43,558.00

• Starting Salary Maximum: $60,121

*You must indicate in your cover letter the classification (Research Assistant or Research Associate) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. Please see required qualifications above for additional information.*

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)

For a detailed job description of either position listed above, please email Lydia Messer at lydia-messer@uiowa.edu