Research Assistant - Trapp Lab - Psychiatry

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical research experience.
• Baseline knowledge of statistical software, such as SPSS, RStudio or MATLAB.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully multitask by effectively allocating time and managing involvement in several research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex information with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Desirable Qualifications
• Advanced degree in psychology, neuroscience, or other health sciences.
• Experience with individuals with various neuropsychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, or epilepsy.
• Prior experience performing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) on human subject participants.
• Experience collecting various physiological measures such as electroencephalography (EEG), autonomic measures (galvanic skin response), and electrocardiograms (ECG).
• Prior knowledge and experience with designing and implementing REDCap projects and Qualtrics surveys.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations. Dual Posting The department intends to hire for one position from either: Research Assistant – Trapp Lab – Psychiatry #26003627 or Research Associate – Trapp Lab – Psychiatry #26003626, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply for the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must upload a Cover Letter and Resume (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. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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 required at a later time in the recruitment process. For more information, contact lori-posey@uiowa.edu .