Genetics Research Associate: Hearing Loss & Gene Therapy

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa MORL seeks a Research Assistant to conduct highly technical genetic deafness research, exploring genotype-phenotype relationships, gene discovery, and gene therapy using rodent models. The role includes independent project work, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.

Responsibilities cover experimental design, protocol development, funding activities, and collaboration with faculty.

Qualifications

• PhD-level or equivalent required; post-doctoral experience in hearing genetics preferred.
• Strong in vivo rodent experiments and hearing testing techniques (ABR/DPOAE).
• Experience with gene therapy concepts and cochlear tissue handling is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute genetic/deafness research projects with some independence.
• Conduct experiments and collect data; ensure data integrity for analyses.
• Prepare results for publication and presentations at conferences.

Skills

Rodent in vivo techniques

Hearing assessment ABR/DPOAE

Data analysis

Gene therapy basics

Education

Doctorate in molecular biology or genetics

Post-doctoral research experience

DDS or DVM (alternative degree)

Tools

GraphPad Prism

ImageJ

PCR/RT-qPCR

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

Job description

The University of Iowa MORL seeks a Research Assistant to conduct highly technical genetic deafness research, exploring genotype-phenotype relationships, gene discovery, and gene therapy using rodent models. The role includes independent project work, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.

Responsibilities cover experimental design, protocol development, funding activities, and collaboration with faculty.