University of Iowa Research · 1 day ago
Core Facility Research Specialist - Iowa Neuroscience Institute
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Iowa Research is seeking a Core Facility Research Specialist to support bioinformatics efforts within the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. The specialist will analyze large datasets related to neural circuits and brain function, develop new analysis tools, and provide training and consultation to core facility users.
Research
Responsibilities
Provides advanced training and education of Core users on the appropriate analysis of collected data, including 'best practices' for statistical data analysis
Performs analysis of neuroinformatics data for user projects
Assists users with preparation of research papers by reviewing methods and results sections. May contribute to research papers as co-author
Develops and maintains a knowledge of the field through familiarity with the scientific literature and attendance of internal and external meetings and conferences
Adapts, creates, and tests 'best practice' analysis protocols based on careful review of the literature, consultation with other Core facilities, and the communicated needs of UI Core users
Performs analysis to advance the research interests of the Core and to produce reference databases
Performs appropriate statistical analysis of data using 'best practice' methodology and guidelines. Records, organizes, and presents laboratory data at lab meetings. Assists in preparing data for publications, grant proposals, and presentation at local/national meetings
Organizes and maintains datasets and computing infrastructure for user projects
Supervises and trains research assistants, research interns, or undergraduate students as needed/appropriate. Participates in hiring staff and managing staff performance
Coordinates and manages Core facility computing hardware and software (troubleshooting, testing, maintenance/calibration, acquisition, and removal). Interacts with outside vendors for purchases, budgets, and maintenance information on Core equipment
Manages and organizes regulatory documentation
Monitors compliance of regulatory guidelines and proper maintenance of documents
Qualification
Required
Requires the knowledge that is generally associated with a Master's degree in a quantitative field, supplemented by 5 or more years of progressively responsible experience in advanced data analysis for biological sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research techniques and procedures relating to the performance of computational and analytical methods within neuroscience, genetics, or other biological research
Expert proficiency with data analysis/statistics/programming in Python, R, and/or Matlab
Experience with deployment of standard computer vision algorithms and neural network-based algorithms for image processing (e.g. segmentation, image transforms, alignment)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and driven to learn new skills and analytical methods
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Preferred
Experience with Linux command line tools
Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control, automated testing, etc
Experience with advanced imaging techniques, such as confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy, light sheet microscopy, fiber photometry, or other functional imaging
Knowledge of neuroanatomy/neurohistology
Record of publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Health, dental, life and disability insurance options
Generous employer contributions into retirement plans
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase