Research Associate – Neuroscience and Pharmacology (Carter Lab)

Scientist/Engineer/Professional         ·         Iowa City, Iowa, United States         ·          Full time         ·      23002364

The Carver College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology is seeking a Research Associate to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, engineers and scientists to uncover novel therapeutics for cancer that leverages the immune system. This is a unique position that offers the opportunity to serve at the forefront of an exciting and new field and they will have the opportunity to work on translational science using animal models which will be tested in clinical trials. This position will also have the opportunity to publish in high impact journals.

Duties to Include:

• Design and carry out experiments to test laboratory hypotheses and advance the laboratory’s research goals
• Perform statistical analysis and interpretation of data and qualitative analysis
• Maintain detailed and accurate notes of experimental results
• As skills develop, may contribute to writing of grants and published materials
• Develop protocols of experimental approaches
• Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines
• Provide ongoing training on basic and new lab techniques and protocols for employees.

Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College’s over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes and programs. Many faculty members are internationally renowned for their research. Two faculty members are Howard Hughes Institute Investigators, 12 are members of the Institute of Medicine and two are members of the National Academy of Sciences.

Percent of Time: 100%

Staff Type: Professional & Scientific

Type of Position: Specified Term. Initial appointment is for one year. Appointment may be extended based on performance and availability of funding.

Pay Grade: 4A https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, bioengineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, neuroscience or a related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum 1 year of research-related experience
• Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation
• Experience running and analyzing flow cytometry
• Demonstrated ability to formulate hypotheses
• Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency with Office software (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Expertise in designing custom flow cytometry panels
• Experience in in vivo immunooncology, xenograft, orthotopic or syngeneic studies
• Basic proficiency with GraphPad, ImageJ, SPSS, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent
• Working knowledge with cell culture methods, mouse models, biochemical assays, colorimetric assays, ELISAs, Western blotting, PCR and qPCR

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 subject to a credential and criminal background check. 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.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Research Associate
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Anne Beyerink
• Contact Email: 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.

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.

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