What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Research Scientist - Pediatrics position at The University of Iowa?
The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology is seeking a full-time Assistant Research Scientist. This position will be responsible for conducting research studying traumatic brain injury and epilepsy in animal models.
The focus of the project will be to understand the fundamental neurobiological processes leading to epilepsy and its cognitive and emotional comorbidities. Anatomic, biochemical and molecular techniques will be used to characterize and modulate activity-dependent injury and cell death. Major goals and objectives of the research includes to study how alterations in cellular and molecular mechanisms mediate neuroinflammation, cell death and hippocampal/cortical circuit dysfunction in epilepsy; investigate the mechanisms through which the intervention compounds affords neuroprotection and seizure reduction in rodent models of epilepsy; identify therapeutic targets within cellular signaling pathways for attenuating or reversing epileptogenesis.
Duties to include:
Experiments, Simulations, Modeling or Theoretical Investigations
- Perform experiments, simulations, or theoretical investigations. Collect data and evaluate relevance of data. Work independently on basic research tasks with oversight by Faculty or Principal Investigator (PI). Contribute to documentation of equipment and procedures.
Data/Research Analysis and Evaluation
- Analyze data for relevance and data integrity. Perform basic data analysis techniques. Compare results of scientific investigations to previously published work.
Dissemination of Research Results
- Prepare manuscripts for contributing author for publication. Present results in departmental seminars and at professional meetings.
Research Proposals/Grants
- Contribute to new or continuing research grant proposals to obtain funding for research activities. May serve as co-PI on grants or proposals. Contribute to progress reports required by funding agencies. Supervise adherence to safety and compliance guidelines when necessary.
Service
- Provide service to the scientific community, University and General Public. Review submitted manuscripts and research proposals. Consult and collaborate with the research community. Participate in public outreach activities as required by funding sources. May participate in national and international meetings within the discipline.
Human Resources/Supervision
- Mentor graduate students. May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for staff. Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved.
- PhD or MD/PhD degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- Existing track record of peer-reviewed scientific journal publications
- Minimum 4 year of experience in biomedical research
- Demonstrated knowledge of microscopy techniques and image usage
- Demonstrated experience with transgenic and genetically engineered mice
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurate complete detailed work
- Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize multiple projects
Highly Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with electrophysiology and/or two-photon imaging.
- Demonstrated experience with programming.
- Demonstrated experience using ImageJ, Matlab and/or IgorPro.
- Able to work and learn independently and motivated to contribute to the wider research mission of the lab
- Well-organized and able to coordinate an interact with a team of other post-doctoral scholars, graduate students, research assistants, undergraduates, and intra- and extramural collaborators
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
