Computational Research Assistant/Developer

Computational Research Assistant/Developer The University of Iowa

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1 Iowa City, IA Job Details Part-time 4 days ago Qualifications Python Full Job Description Posting

ID 158061

Department Psychological and Brain Sciences/College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Jobcode Temp Professional Employee Working Title Computational Research Assistant/Developer Details The Health, Brain, and Cognition Lab is seeking a Computational Research Assistant/Developer to support ongoing health sciences and neuroscience research projects. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in gaining hands-on experience working with real multimodal research data and research software systems. This role is best suited for driven , self-motivated individuals who want to build real systems used in active research. It is not a good fit for someone seeking passive or low-effort involvement. The work is highly technical and focuses on building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports large-scale research workflows. Overview You will contribute to data management, quality assurance, and analysis across multiple research projects involving:

• Accelerometer data
• Heart rate data
• Cognitive and behavioral assessments
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI/fMRI)

Logistics Location:

Hybrid (in-person work is encouraged)

Time Commitment:

20 hours/week

Compensation:

Hourly rate commensurate with education and experience. Technical Scope You may work on:

• Data engineering pipelines
• Research automation and DevOps tooling
• Visualization and reporting systems
• Full-stack internal research tools

Tech Stack Includes :

Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Bash, Git, GitHub Action (CI/CD), Docker, Linux, and HPC environments. Growth Opportunities Strong contributors will receive co-authorship on publications, conference submission opportunities, letters of recommendation, and director mentorship in computational neuroscience.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in Python
• Strong communication skills and reliability
• Willingness to work on technically complex systems

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with other languages and tools
• Experience working in team-based software projects Contact

MICHELLE VOSS

Email:

Application Instructions Send a short statement of interest and your resume or GitHub (if available) to Dr. Michelle Voss at . Ad Start Date 04/23/2026 Ad End Date 05/29/2026