Assistant Research Scientist: Immunology & Metabolism

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa's Department of Pathology seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to study how A-FABP and E-FABP regulate cell metabolism and signaling across disease models. You will design and execute research projects, generate high-quality data, and oversee laboratory protocols while mentoring staff, students, postdocs, and technicians.

On-campus, full-time position with a competitive start salary and opportunities for collaboration within UI Health Care.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology.
• At least 1 year of postdoctoral experience in Immunology or cancer-related field.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, optimize and perform experiments.
• Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience presenting at professional meetings.

Responsibilities

• Cell culture for cell lines and primary immune cells, establishing CRISPR-modified lines.
• Prepare single cell suspensions from tissues.
• Perform real-time PCR, Western blotting, RNAi.
• Generate, isolate and purify antibodies.
• Perform ELISA from serum and supernatant.
• Immunofluorescence staining of cells and tissues.
• Maintain mouse colonies and perform genotyping with assistance.
• Prepare and analyze samples using multi-color flow cytometry.
• Troubleshoot experimental procedures and update protocols as needed.

Skills

Cell culture

CRISPR knockout

Flow cytometry

qPCR

Western blot

Immunofluorescence

Mouse models

Genotyping

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology

Postdoctoral experience

Publications

Tools

CRISPR

Real-time PCR

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Job description

The University of Iowa's Department of Pathology seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to study how A-FABP and E-FABP regulate cell metabolism and signaling across disease models. You will design and execute research projects, generate high-quality data, and oversee laboratory protocols while mentoring staff, students, postdocs, and technicians.

On-campus, full-time position with a competitive start salary and opportunities for collaboration within UI Health Care.