Associate Research Scientist Jobs

The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology is seeking an 100% FTE Associate Research Scientist (PRJ2) position. Our lab investigates functional neuroanatomy using the lesion method. We combine cognitive neuroscience and advanced imaging approaches to elucidate the anatomical substrates of human behavior. The research scientist would be an integral member of the Boes Lab and would help to oversee certain aspects of the day-to-day operation of the lab, that includes performing analyses, writing manuscripts, working with graduate students and post-docs, and preparing grants. This is a specified term position.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Analyzing data
• Performing statistical analyses
• Conducting experiments
• Writing manuscripts
• Assisting with experimental design

For a full job description, please send an email to the contact listed below.

About The Department Of Pediatrics

The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine. The Department's mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers. The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions, and Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital.

About The Division Of Pediatric Neurology

The Division of Child Neurology is committed to providing excellent clinical care, educating trainees at all levels, and advancing knowledge through biomedical research. All child neurology faculty members are board certified in neurology with special qualifications in child neurology. Child neurology faculty members work together with pediatric neurology nurse practitioners and specialized nursing staff to deliver outstanding care in all aspects of child neurology. Faculty and staff work closely with other clinicians throughout the UI Healthcare system offer our patients comprehensive care. The division has particular clinical expertise in epilepsy, neurogenetics and neuromuscular disorders. As part of the Iowa Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, the division provides a full range of treatment and evaluation including ketogenic diet, vagal nerve stimulator, and surgical evaluation. The neuromuscular program provides multidisciplinary care to individuals with diseases of the muscles or nerves. Child neurology clinics are held in the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Clinic and in outreach clinics across the state of Iowa.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent programming skills.
• Previous graduate or postgraduate experience in imaging.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse workforce and environment.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in biomedical research.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• PhD or MD/PhD degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurate complete detailed work.
• Existing track record of peer-reviewed scientific journal publications in the domain of human neuroscience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experienced in analyzing and interpreting data from one or several of the following human neuroscience techniques: EEG (Intra- or Extracranial), TMS, tractography, fcMRI, lesion mapping.
• Able to work and learn independently and motivated to contribute to the wider research mission of the lab.
• Expert knowledge of a scientific programming language (preferable MATLAB and/or Python).
• 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 at 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 Pediatrics Human Resources at [email protected]

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Classification Title: Assoc Research Scientist/Engin

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6a

Contact Information

• Contact Name: PHILLIPS,BRADLEY
• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Email: [email protected]