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The Department of Biology is seeking an Associate Research Scientist.
The Sung Laboratory in the Department of Biology at the University of Iowa is seeking a full time Associate Research Scientist to conduct research in auditory science, with a focus on understanding the mechanisms underlying hearing and hearing loss. Deafness and hearing loss are widespread and can be caused by aging, loud noise exposure, ear infections, or ototoxic drugs. Emerging research increasingly highlights the critical role of the immune system in the development and progression of hearing loss. The Sung lab specifically aims to understand how the immune system within the cochlea (the hearing organ) contributes to hearing function and dysfunction, particularly in the context of ototoxic drug exposure. This position will conduct research in auditory science with a focus on understanding the mechanisms underlying hearing and hearing loss.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day operations in the laboratory.
- Design, generate, analyze, interpret experimental data, and draft manuscripts.
- Help maintain essential mouse lines and oversee a mouse breeding colony.
- Prepare, gather, organize data, and assist in reviewing for grant submissions.
- Supervise and train junior lab members in experimental techniques.
- Contribute to mentoring trainees in the lab.
- Manage and organize research data, ensuring proper documentation, archiving, and compliance with institutional data policies.
- Help coordinate lab meetings, seminars, and presentations, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to vance-morris@uiowa.edu.
Education Required
- Ph.D. in auditory sciences, immunology, anatomy, neuroscience, cell biology, molecular biology, or other related fields.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant research experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within the lab, with collaborators, and with broader research community is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work with mouse models.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Working with experimental mouse models, including:
- Mouse handling.
- Maintaining essential mouse lines.
- Overseeing a mouse breeding colony.
- Working with non-tumor bearing, normal mice.
- Working with Tumor-bearing mice.
- Auditory testing that include both Auditory brainstem response (ABR) and Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE).
- Experimental skills with any of the following:
- Cochlear wholemount dissection.
- Cochlear mid-modiolar sectioning.
- Cell culture.
- Molecular techniques (e.g., Western blot, qRT-PCR, ELISA, Flow cytometry, etc.).
- Immunohistochemistry.
- Fluorescence in situ hybridization.
- Confocal imaging.
- Single cell/nucleus RNA-Sequencing.
- Computer R coding skills.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #25003409.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- CV with Publication List
- Cover Letter summarizing your motivation and research interests (up to 2 pages)
- One example of a recent publication
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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact: vance-morris@uiowa.edu.
- Classification Title: Assoc Research Scientist/Engin
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa
- Pay Level: 6A
- Organization: College of Liberal Arts
- Contact Name: Vance Morris
- Contact Email: vance-morris@uiowa.edu
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Research for academic credit
Biology Honors Program
Perform an independent research project with one of our biology department faculty for academic credit. Write a research proposal and honors thesis and present your research.
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BIOL:3994–Introduction to Research
Register for academic credit to perform independent research with one of our Department of Biology faculty. Credit may also be given for independent work in another University of Iowa department, however a Department of Biology faculty will need to sponsor your enrollment in BIOL:3994.
Research opportunities
The best way to get started in research is to view the research areas of the faculty and then contact them via email to discuss the possibility of conducting research with them. Some undergraduate research jobs may also be posted on Hireahawk.
If you have questions about undergraduate research, contact Dr. Lori Adams at lori-adams@uiowa.edu for more information.
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