Research Specialist– Iowa Neuroscience Institute
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree in a science or health science field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience in the conduct of animal-based research projects, including maintaining colonies and genotyping
- Minimum basic knowledge of programming languages including Bash, Python, Matlab, and C++
- Completion of crisis prevention and intervention (CPI) training, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, and Basic Life Support (BLS) training – offered on site after hire if not already attained.
- Ability to quickly develop positive rapport with potential study subjects of varying age, background and origin
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a science or health science field
- Experience with clinical trials or human subjects neuroscience research
- Experience with animal research and handling
- Experience using RedCap or similar data entry portals
- Experience administering standardized clinical rating scales
- Experience performing animal behavioral experiments
- Experience analyzing Visium or other spatial transcriptomic/genomic techniques
- Experience with transcranial magnetic stimulation or MRI
- Experience supervising or training others in laboratory setting
- Experience with data management
- Knowledge of neuroanatomy
- Experience managing a research team
- Experience with electrophysiological techniques
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. This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
This position is eligible for remote work. A work arrangement form will be required to be completed prior to the start of remote work. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
For additional questions, please contact Anne Beyerink at anne-phillips@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.
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