Research Assistant - Otolaryngology

Administrative

• Facilitate completion of all paperwork associated with visits (e.g. payments, travel arrangements, parking). Prepare reports of data to track progress toward completing project goals. Assist in the design of manuals, questionnaires, and forms. Present updates at team and departmental meetings; may present at local and national meetings as skills develop. Demonstrate ability to successfully multitask by effectively allocating time.
• Data
• Management: Demonstrate accuracy in all details including collecting, recording, and entering data. Manage existing databases and when relevant create new databases for lab studies using Excel, Access, or RedCap data software. Monitor data quality. Assure fidelity to protocols. Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines. Make recommendations regarding the validity of research data. As skills develop, analyze data.
• Facilities and
• Equipment
• Management: Assist in the design and development of questionnaires, manuals and forms. Assist in the management and maintenance of lab equipment including software updates and simple calibration checks. Set up and operate research materials and equipment. Assist with the procurement of supplies and materials. As skills develop, learn to troubleshoot. Create and maintain logs of laboratory owned and manufacturer loaned equipment.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in psychology, communication science, speech and hearing science, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, social work, gerontology, biology, or a related field. Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal. Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills. A working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs, and the ability to learn new technical skills quickly. Ability to perform and score standardized clinical assessments of hearing or rapid ability to learn administration and scoring. Willingness to learn relevant lab protocols under supervision of the principal investigatory and other research staff. Some scheduling flexibility to accommodate subjects and research deadlines (e.g. occasional evening or weekend hours). Capable of teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Desirable
• Qualifications: Basic understanding of statistical software packages. Previous experience administering neuropsychological measures and/or audiology measures. Experience working with individuals with various disabilities, particularly those with hearing loss. Knowledge of cochlear implants. Experience with computer programming (any language).
• Position and
• Application
• Details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact ashley-rayer@uiowa.edu.