Assistant Research Scientist - Molecular Physiology & Biophysics (Hultman Lab) (50%)
Job details
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Apply on
- uiowa.referrals.selectminds.com
About this role
The department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics is seeking a 50% Assistant Research Scientist to conduct experimental research work using a combination of molecular, neurophysiological, and behavioral approaches to study electrical brain networks of complex brain disorders such as migraine, depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease. This person will be responsible for the generation and interpretation of experimental data, intrastructure development, and project management the Hultman laboratory in the Carver College of Medicine.
Key duties will be to perform and oversee behavioral and neurophysiological studies; either perform simple stereotactic surgeries or facilitate engagement with the surgery team; design and build electrodes and behavioral equipment; perform experiments; to collect and analyze data; to prepare manuscripts for contributing author for publication; to judge the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; to prepare presentations (seminars and lectures) of the research results; to train, schedule, assign and evaluate work or support personnel and students in biochemical, physiological, and behavioral methods and data analysis; and to contribute to new or continuing research grant proposals to obtain funding for research activities.
Duties to Include:
- Experiments, Simulations, Modeling or Theoretical Investigations
- Perform experiments, simulations, or theoretical investigations.
- Collect data and evaluate relevance of data.
- Work independently on basic research tasks with oversight by Faculty or Principal Investigator (PI).
- Contribute to documentation of equipment and procedures.
- Data/Research Analysis and Evaluation
- Analyze data for relevance and data integrity.
- Perform basic data analysis techniques.
- Compare results of scientific investigations to previously published work.
- Dissemination of Research Results
- Prepare manuscripts for contributing author for publication.
- Present results in departmental seminars and at professional meetings.
- Research Proposals/Grants
o Contribute to new or continuing research grant proposals to obtain funding for research activities.
o May serve as co-PI on grants or proposals.
o Contribute to progress reports required by funding agencies
o Supervise adherence to safety and compliance guidelines when necessary.
- Service
o Provide service to the scientific community, University and General Public.
o Review submitted manuscripts and research proposals.
o Consult and collaborate with the research community.
o Participate in public outreach activities as required by funding sources.
o May participate in national and international meetings within the discipline.
· Human Resources/Supervision
o Mentor graduate students.
o May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for staff.
o Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved.
Percent of Time: 50%
Staff Type: Professional & Scientific
Type of Position: Specified Term. Appointment is for one year. Appointment may be extended based on performance and extension of funding.
Pay Grade: 5A https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications:
- Requires a Ph.D. in a related scientific field.
- At least one year of postdoctoral related research
- Demonstrated expertise with behavioral and neurophysiological techniques
- Conceptual and technical knowledge of neuroscience.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute a research study through some progressively responsible independent research work including a strong publication record.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Three to five years postdoctoral research related to stress behavior and in vivo neurophysiology
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV or resume, and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Gabriella McDermott at [email protected].
- Classification Title: Asst Research Scientist/Engin
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Pay Level: 5A
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Gabriella McDermott
- Contact Email: [email protected]
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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