Research Intern: Brain & Behavior Lab (Rodents)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences seeks a full-time post-baccalaureate research intern to assist with experiments on drug seeking and memory consolidation. You will help manage the laboratory and ensure regulatory compliance.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, or psychology, strong communication, organization, and willingness to work Tuesday through Saturday; experience with rodents is preferred and US citizenship or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, or related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with diverse groups.
• Proficiency with desktop office tools (word processing, email, presentation, spreadsheets).
• Willingness to commit to Tue–Sat workweek.
• Experience working with rodents preferred.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required for UI Postbaccalaureate program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experiments on drug seeking and memory consolidation.
• Help manage the laboratory and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate daily laboratory activities and maintain records.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Office tools

Tue-Sat schedule

Rodents handling

US citizenship or PR

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience/biology/psychology

Job description

The University of Iowa's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences seeks a full-time post-baccalaureate research intern to assist with experiments on drug seeking and memory consolidation. You will help manage the laboratory and ensure regulatory compliance.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, or psychology, strong communication, organization, and willingness to work Tuesday through Saturday; experience with rodents is preferred and US citizenship or