What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Pulmonary position at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory (bench and field), animal or human research. Research in the natural, health, physical and social sciences is included in this job family. Key areas of responsibilities include conducting research activities / experiments, collecting, analyzing and summarizing data, preparing reports, contributing to manuscripts / publications, administrative and project management, facilities and equipment management, and supervision / staffing.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Research :
- Perform research on airway epithelia using molecular biology & physiological assays.
- Read and understand relevant literature to contribute to the interpretation of data and develop new hypotheses. Continue to read new literature relevant to the field.
- Analyze and present data at laboratory meetings
Experiments, Investigations, Evaluations :
Collect, Analyze and Summarize Data; Prepare Reports; Contribute to Manuscripts, Publications :
Administrative and Project Management :
Facilities and Equipment Management :
Supervision / Staffing :
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Principal Investigator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and students.
The department intends to hire for one position as either an Research Assistant, requisition 25001221 or Research Associate, requisition 24005428, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
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 :
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 michaela-davis-1@uiowa.edu
