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Types of employment
The Department of Biology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job openings
Assistant Professor, Neurobiology
- The Department of Biology at the University of Iowa, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of neurobiology, beginning in the academic year 2024.
Assistant Professor, Cell Biology
- The Department of Biology at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of cell biology, beginning in the academic year 2024.
There are no research positions to display at this time.
Associate Director–Iowa Sciences Academy
- The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Biology Department are seeking an Associate Director. This position manages administrative and operational functions of programs within the Iowa Sciences Academy (ISA).
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.
Learn more about Honors in Biology
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.
Hireahawk
Look for opportunities to work in a laboratory on campus for pay. Job duties typically involve making solutions, stocking laboratory equipment, washing laboratory glassware, etc. Often these opportunities can lead to undergraduate research experiences.