Student Research Programmer - Richerson Lab
The Department of Neurology at the University of Iowa is seeking an Academic Research Assistant (Programmer) to support the Iowa SUDEP Research Program (https://medicine.uiowa.edu/neurology/research/sudep-research-program.
SUDEP is the sudden unexpected death of an epilepsy patient and is common among some subgroups of people with epilepsy. It is thought to be closely related to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and may share the same mechanisms.
Duties to include:
- Analyzing neural data in real-time
- Developing methods to continuously measure breathing, EEG, EKG, and neuronal membrane potential from mice.
- Writing computer code to collect and analyze data.
- Designing and building data acquisition and signal conditioning hardware to be used for the above.
- Completing additional tasks as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on Research Assistant’s experience and interest, including:
- Conducting research activities/experiments
- Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
- Preparing reports
- Contributing to publication of manuscripts
This position will work with multiple faculty members across the Neurology Department including Dr. Eduardo Bravo and Dr. George Richerson. A successful applicant must be reliable and attentive to detail and accuracy. A background check, compliances, and trainings will be required at the time of hire. Hands-on training will be provided.
Schedule: Schedule is flexible and determined with supervisor upon hire. Preference will be given to applicants who have at least two (2) 4-hour blocks of availability per week. Please note: Student positions may work a maximum 20 hours per week during the academic semesters, 40 hours per week during breaks.
Pay: $11-$12.50/hour, based on experience
Supervision Received By: Principal investigator or designee.
Qualifications:
- Registration as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Iowa required. Computer programming, engineering or bio-engineering classes, training, or major highly preferred.
- Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) effectively and ability to follow oral and written instructions required.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher, etc.) required.
- Experience with MATLAB required. Proficiency preferred.
- Experience with Arduino and Teensy devices desirable.
- Previous research experience would be helpful but is not necessary.