RESEARCH INTERN (PAID)

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 laboratory of Dr. Ryan LaLumiere in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking a full-time post-baccalaureate research intern. The research intern will assist with experiments in the laboratory focused on drug seeking and memory consolidation; help to manage the laboratory; and ensure regulatory compliance for all aspects of the laboratory.

Education Requirement:

• A bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, or related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of oral and written communication techniques and relationship-building skills and the ability to clearly communicate and work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive manner.
• Attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Knowledge of and ability to use office support tools available on the desktop (e.g., word processing, email, presentation software, and spreadsheets).
• Willingness to commit to a workweek of Tuesday through Saturday with Sunday and Monday as days off.
• Willingness to work with rodents.
• US citizenship or permanent residency is required to participate in the UI Postbaccalaureate Research Intern program.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain compliance with different departmental, university, and government rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems independently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and keep experiments organized.
• Demonstrated ability to work with very small instruments and equipment.
• Database management and data entry skills.
• At least 6 months of experience working with rodents, especially rats.

Online Application Required Documents

Resume
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest

Number of References: 2

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