Research Support Specialist
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience Required
Experience with health and safety programs is required.
Evidence of experience requiring strong organizational skills is required.
Experience with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and Access is desired.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to travel and work some evenings/weekends is required.
Desirable Qualifications
A Master’s degree in a related public health, engineering, or medical field is highly desired.
Previous experience coordinating a complex, federally funded research and training center is highly desired.Some (6 months – 1 year) experience in public speaking, technical writing and/or teaching is required.
Experience with agricultural health and safety programs is desired.
Experience working with federal and/or state granting agencies is desired.
Experience working with an interdisciplinary approach to health sciences programs is desired.
Required Application Materials
In order to be eligible for interview, applicants must have uploaded both of the following and mark them both as “submission relevant” files when submitting the application:
- A current personal resume/CV
- A cover letter that clearly address how you meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Applications which fail to submit all required materials will be considered incomplete and therefore are ineligible for interview.
Successful candidates will be subject to a credential and criminal background check.
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.
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.
