Research Associate - Neuroscience and Pharmacology (Tomchik Lab)

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a biomedical related field, other related science program, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in a research laboratory environment
• A minimum of 1 - 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant research laboratory environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently while being accountable and efficient with time management
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Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Drosophila
• Basic histology techniques (e.g., immunohistochemistry) and/or biochemistry techniques (e.g., western blots)
• Experience with DNA techniques:  DNA isolation, PCR, qPCR
• Experience with microscopy, ideally including confocal microscopy
• Familiarity with Prism and/or Illustrator 

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV or resume, and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

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.

For additional questions, please contact Anne Beyerink at anne-phillips@uiowa.edu.