Research Specialist - Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Required Qualifications:
- MS or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar
- Three years relevant experience
- Fluency in MATLAB, R, python or java, with a willingness to learn other languages as needed
- Excellent communication skills & ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience working with NGS data (spaceranger pipeline)
- Python experience using NumPy and Matplotlib
- Familiarity with the use of high-performance computer clusters
- Network analysis combining large datasets (e.g. RNAseq, single-cell RNAseq, protein-protein interactions, and/or spatial transcriptomics)
- Coursework or experience with standard molecular biology, immunofluorescence, and other relevant neuroscience 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. 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.
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.
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