"Assistant Research Scientist"

Job Details

The Assistant Research Scientist will support the daily operation of scientific services in the Iowa NeuroBank Core in the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for implementing cutting-edge spatial -omics technologies and overseeing some aspects of the day-to-day operation of the core facility. Competitive job candidates should have a solid foundation in standard molecular biology lab techniques, have familiarity with tissue imaging and Next Gen Sequencing, and display an understanding of new and emerging technologies in the space. In addition to performing spatial -omics workflows, the individual will provide technical support for highly specialized equipment and help users troubleshoot technical issues. The ideal candidate is a reliable and highly organized individual who can work independently and collaborate with researchers across many career levels and departments.

This position provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to a wide variety of research projects to seek answers to fundamental questions about brain function in health and disease.