RESEARCH INTERN

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a candidate for a scientific support role focused on research with animal models and neuroscience. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related science and a strong commitment to scientific integrity, with emphasis on meticulous record-keeping and compliance.

The role involves coordinating multiple projects, demonstrating initiative, and maintaining high standards of organization and problem-solving while contributing to learning and task completion in a

Qualifications

• Commitment to scientific integrity and outstanding record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal and written).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Scrupulous adherence to rules and regulations.
• Interest in animal models of disease; neuroscience.
• Strong initiative-taking; maintaining responsibility for learning new tasks and making sure they get completed.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and ability to coordinate efficient completion of different responsibilities.

Skills

Integrity & record-keeping

Communication

Multitasking

Regulatory compliance

Neuroscience interest

Initiative

Problem solving

Organization & detail-orientation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related science

Tools

R

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related science

Required Qualifications

• Commitment to scientific integrity and outstanding record‑keeping skills
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal and written)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Scrupulous adherence to rules and regulations
• Interest in animal models of disease; neuroscience
• Strong initiative‑taking; maintaining responsibility for learning new tasks and making sure they get completed
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and ability to coordinate efficient completion of different responsibilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with animal husbandry, handling, and basic behavioral experiments
• Familiarity with and basic ability to code in R and/or MatLab, demonstrated by past work or completion of course work. Basic proficiency with Excel.

Online Application Required Documents

• Resume
• Name and Contact Information of References
• Letter of Interest

Number of References: 3

Contact Information

Contact: Gabriella McDermott
Cmed-Molec Physiology & Biophy
Bowen Science Building
51 Newton Road
5-660 BSB
Iowa City, IA 52242-1109

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