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The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to the success of the Department by conducting clinical Orthopedic total joint research for Dr. Jacob Elkins.
Duties to include:
Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College's over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes, and programs.
Percent of Time: 100%
Required Qualifications
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and mark it as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Kelly Norton, kelly-norton@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information
Duties to include:
- Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by the principal investigator of the research project or other department research staff, working closely with orthopedic residents on their projects. Will need to coordinate escorting study patients from clinics to the OFIRL (Orthopedic Functional Imaging Research Laboratory).
- Read and review articles as directed. As individual skills develop, analyze literature to develop hypothesis for discussion with other researchers or principal investigator.
- Read and understand protocols. As individual skills develop, troubleshoot and analyze protocols; propose modifications to other researchers or principal investigator.
- Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols. As individual skills develop, perform complex techniques as outlined in research protocols and test and evaluate current procedures.
- Record and consolidate data as directed by Principal Investigator (PI). Track progress/success of research project.
- May present results at research meetings.
- Develop and monitor quality controls.
- Collect, track, and perform data entry for reports. Prepare materials for reports. As skills develop, analyze data. Prepare bibliographies and abstracts for publications.
- Position may require some evenings and weekends during deadline season.
Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College's over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes, and programs.
Percent of Time: 100%
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering or other STEM field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in a science or public health field desired.
- 1-3 years of experience conducting research.
- Experience working with statistics and large database datasets.
- Proficient in MS Office computer software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, organize priorities, and work independently to meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations.
- Working knowledge of human physiology/anatomy, orthopedics, or pharmacology.
- Experience with coordinating randomized controlled trials and the monitoring/reporting associated with those studies.
- Experience working with software applications related to research.
- Familiarity with Patient Reported Outcome Measures and related research.
- Ability to work well within a cohesive team.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and mark it as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Kelly Norton, kelly-norton@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Research Assistant
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Pay Level: 3A
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Kelly Norton
- Contact Email: kelly-norton@uiowa.edu
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.
