Assistant Research Scientist - Iowa Neuroscience Institute
Assistant Research Scientist - Iowa Neuroscience Institute
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Job Description
This Assistant Research Scientist will provide core electrophysiology services to investigators in the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. The selected individual will work closely with individual laboratories to design and carry out in vitro electrophysiology experiments in a variety of systems including acute brain slices mammalian/eukaryotic cell culture and organotypic culture. The individual may also support in vitro imaging experiments. This position provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to a wide variety of research projects to seek answers to fundamental questions about brain function in health and disease.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Experiments Simulations Modeling or Theoretical Investigations: Perform experiments simulations or theoretical investigations. Collect data and evaluate relevance of data. Work independently on basic research tasks with oversight by Faculty or Principal Investigator (PI). Contribute to documentation of equipment and procedures.
Data/Research Analysis and Evaluation: Analyze data for relevance and data integrity. Perform basic data analysis techniques. Compare results of scientific investigations to previously published work.
Dissemination of Research Results: Prepare or assist in the preparation of manuscripts as contributing author for publication. Present results in departmental seminars and at professional meetings.
Research Proposals/Grants: Contribute to new or continuing research grant proposals to obtain funding for research activities. May serve as coPI on grants or proposals. Contribute to progress reports required by funding agencies. Supervise adherence to safety and compliance guidelines when necessary.
Service: Provide service to the scientific community University and General Public. Review submitted manuscripts and research proposals. Consult and collaborate with the research community. Participate in public outreach activities as required by funding sources. May participate in national and international meetings within the discipline.
Human Resources/Supervision: Mentor undergraduate or graduate students and technicians. May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for staff. Provide direction assignments feedback coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved.
Position Responsibilities
- Consult with investigators to design electrophysiology experiments.
- Carry out in vitro electrophysiology experiments.
- Carry out in vitro imaging experiments.
- Carry out morphological experiments using immunohistochemistry and microscopy for various markers.
- Perform experiments independently based on protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research project. Develop protocols as needed. Set up and operate research materials/equipment. Read and understand protocols. Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare and carry out experiments to meet overall research goals. Perform procedures assuring fidelity to protocols. Track progress of research identify any failure points troubleshoot consult with others when necessary/helpful and ensure continued progress of research to meet goals.
- Read and review research articles to develop knowledge of the research area. As knowledge/skills develop analyze literature to develop hypotheses for discussion with other researchers and the core director.
- Adhere to safety and regulatory guidelines. Assist with ensuring that the working environment and records/documentation are compliant with applicable health and safety regulations. Collate documentation for protocol submissions (IACUC IBC etc. as requested.
- Keep detailed records of experiments. Present research results to stakeholders. Assist in preparation of written research results for publication.
- Order and maintain records of /chemical agents and other supplies. Assist in the maintenance of lab equipment monitoring lab inventory arranging service contracts and interfacing with technicians and vendors.
- Assist students and postdocs with experiments as appropriate.
Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global in the Colleges over 280 laboratories are served by stateoftheart 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 12 months. Appointment may be extended based on performance and availability of funding.
Pay Grade:5A 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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Education Requirements
Ph.D. degree in a biomedical related field preferably neuroscience or closely related field.
Experience Requirements
Experience with in vitro electrophysiology techniques including patch clamp and field recordings. - Experience with pharmacology.
- Experience with microscopy.
- Experience with viralmediated gene delivery (e.g. AAVs).
- A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible postdoctoral experience in a relevant research laboratory environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills organizational skills and interpersonal skills
- Basic histology techniques (e.g. immunohistochemistry)
- Experience with Microsoft Office: Word Excel and Powerpoint
- Experience with Graphpad Prism or similar scientific graphing program
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator
- Ability to work independently while being accountable and efficient with time management.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA isolation PCR and western blots. - Experience with confocal microscopy light sheet microscopy and/or multiphoton microscopy.
- Experience with rodent husbandry and managing transgenic mouse lines.
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 selfdisclose 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 questions on this position please reach out to Anne Beyerink
Employment Type
Full Time
