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RESEARCH INTERN- PEDS NEURO (DABROWSKI)

Requisition # 962

Position Basics


Advertising Ends on:Friday, May 29th, 2026
Advertising Started on:Friday, May 15th, 2026
College:Carver College of Medicine
Department:Pediatrics

Salary


Salary:$36,500.00 - $36,500.00

Position Details


Full/Part Time Status:Full Time
Percent Time:100%
Position Description:

The Research Intern will be responsible for lab maintenance, mouse colony management, and performing and analyzing experiments studying synapse development in genetic epilepsies in vitro and in vivo animal models. The candidate will work independently under close supervision of Dr. Ania Dabrowski.



Duties to include:




  • Perform genotyping and animal husbandry.

  • Perform rodent surgical procedures. 

  • Responsible for maintaining the lab. Responsibilities will include: 

    • Purchasing items for the lab, such as equipment, reagents, and supplies. 

    • Ensuring proper maintenance of lab equipment, including washing glassware and preparing solutions. 

    • Maintaining animal colonies. 

    • Writing and maintaining detailed and accurate lab protocols and records.

    • Maintaining detailed and accurate notes of experimental results.

    • Instructing students and other less experienced laboratory personnel in laboratory procedures and techniques.



  • Conduct confocal and super-resolution imaging, training will be provided.

  • Organize, analyze, and summarize acquired data using scientific and statistical techniques.

  • Present data at lab meetings. 

  • Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.

Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, molecular biology, or a related field.

Required Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of basic neuroscience.

  • Experience with basic lab techniques.

  • Ability to handle rodents.

  • Proficiency with computer programs – specifically MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including maintaining excellent lab notes and records.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a member of a team and display initiative in anticipating problems and resolving problems.

  • Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize multiple projects.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience with computational skills such as programming/writing scripts in MatLab, ImageJ is desirable.

  • Experience with perfusion, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy imaging. 


Online Application Required Documents


 Resume
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
 Number of References:  3

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Contact Information


Contact:Natasha Johnson - pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu
Cmed-Pediatrics
General Hospital
220 Hawkins Drive
SW164-10A GH
Iowa City, IA 52242


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