Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer - Department of Surgery - (26005076)
Position SummaryParticipate in the design, execution, supervision, and publication of acute care surgery, trauma, burn, and injury prevention related research studies. Assist with a variety of tasks including IRB protocol development and maintenance, trauma/burn registry data analysis, data collection, database design, implementation, and maintenance, statistical analysis, and the interpretation and writing of peer-reviewed manuscripts associated with performance improvement, injury prevention, and research projects being performed within the division. Assist with grant preparation and submit grants as a PI, Co-PI, or co-investigator. Specific Job Duties and TasksExperiments, Simulations, Modeling or Theoretical InvestigationsAble to work independently on advanced to complex research tasks with minimal oversight by faculty or principal investigators (PI)Initiate research design and methodologyDevelop hypotheses to be tested and select appropriate methodology.Maintain laboratory equipment and databases.Coordinate and conduct research.Collect data and evaluate relevance of data.Contribute to documentation of equipment and procedures.Data/Research Analysis and EvaluationPerform advanced data analysis techniquesDevelop new applications of existing data analysis techniquesAnalyze data for relevance, data quality and validityAssist in the design, implementation and maintenance of data bases.Develop and implement analytic proceduresCompare results of scientific investigations to previously published work.Dissemination of Research ResultsPrepare and submit manuscripts as contributing or first author for publicationReview manuscripts for peer-reviewed scientific journalsPresent results in departmental seminars and at professional meetings.Provide results to research collaborators and community stakeholdersMaintain a strong record of publications through contribution and first author efforts within the specific department and the overall research community. Prepare manuscripts for contributing author for publicationPresent results in departmental seminars and at professional meetingsResearch Proposals/GrantsContribute to new or continuing research grant proposals to obtain funding for research activitiesObtain grant funding as a PI, Co-PI or Co-Investigator Investigate and share applicable sources of funding Responsible for drafting new IRB applications for studies, completing modifications and continuing reviews Maintain a working knowledge of IRB, WIRB policy, procedures and ethical practices of scientific researchServiceParticipate in public outreach activities as projects and findings of research activities indicateServe on grant review panels and committees (division, departmental, university-based and community based) as requested and as expertise indicatesReview submitted manuscripts and research proposalsConsult and collaborate within the research community.Human Resources/SupervisionMentor undergraduate and graduate students. Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved. Co-supervise medical students and undergraduates participating in division research and injury prevention projects.Provide input into graduate student research activities Provide functional and administrative supervisor for staffTechnical CompetenciesQualitative ResearchKnowledge of and ability to gain insights concerning attitudes, beliefs, motivations and behaviors as part of a research studyQuantitative ResearchKnowledge of and the ability to use numerical methods to compile information about a given situation or condition.Research AnalysisKnowledge of and the ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others and use this material to support empirical research.Research DocumentationKnowledge of and ability to utilize tools and techniques for producing well-written, meaningful and usable documentation of research findingsResearch Ethics/ComplianceKnowledge of practices, behaviors, applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing proper research conduct; ability to demonstrate ethical and compliant behavior in diverse situationsResearch SafetyKnowledge of the procedures and programs in place in the organization to ensure employee, student and subject safety (occupational safety, fire, patient, animal, drug, radiation, environmental safety and emergency plans); ability to train others; ability to take appropriate actions in case of emergency.Percent of Time: 100%, 40 hours per week
Schedule: 40 hour week with a 30 minute lunch
Location: UI Main campus
Pay Grade: 5A
Benefit Highlights:
Education or Equivalency Required A Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required. Required Qualifications · 1-3 years of related experience is required.Demonstrated experience working with health care teams, concepts and projects. Demonstrated experience with development and publication of scientific manuscripts is requiredHighly Desired QualificationsExperience and working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database software, presentation software and web survey tools including Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Experience working with RedCAP databaseExperience with SAS, Stata or SPSS Strong educational background or work experience in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Public Health.Desired QualificationsProven track record of working with individuals and groups to successfully complete projects. Application Process: 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 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact devin-deanda@uiowa.edu
: Iowa City
: Research
: Healthcare
: Regular
Full-time
: No
: Sep 9, 2026, 8:01:50 PM
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Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
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• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
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World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
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In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
