RESEARCH INTERN (PAID)

The University of Iowa, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: Iowa City, IOWA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 26 May 2025

RESEARCH INTERN (PAID)
Requisition # 820
Position Basics
Advertising Ends on:Monday, May 26th, 2025
Advertising Started on:Monday, March 17th, 2025
College:College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department:Psychological and Brain Sciences

Salary
Salary:$36,500.00 - $36,500.00

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

The Health, Brain, & Cognition Lab is looking for a motivated Research Intern to lead physical exercise training and assessments of fitness and physical activity with middle age and older adults. Gain valuable experience in research and clinical skills for health assessments and health coaching. Learn more about the lab here: https://hbc.lab.uiowa.edu . This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension for up to one additional year.


The research intern will:



  • Lead submaximal exercise tests.

  • Utilize health coaching principles to lead physical activity behavior change orientation.

  • Manage Actigraph accelerometers.

  • Consult with human subjects who are the research participants weekly through a 12-week training program.

  • Have the opportunity to be involved with research, including opportunities for developing independent research projects.


For more information about the university's postbaccalaureate research intern program, visit: https://research.uiowa.edu/post-baccalaureate-research-internships .


Interested individuals may apply hrough the Jobs@UIOWA website. Application materials include a CV/resume, letter of interest, and document providing the names and contact information of 2-3 professional references.

Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, which is a requirement of the research intern program.

  • Must intend to apply to medical or graduate school.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience with exercise testing and exercise training or health coaching.


Online Application Required Documents
 Resume
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
 Number of References:  2

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.


Contact Information
Contact:Michelle W Voss - michelle-voss@uiowa.edu
Clas-Psychological Brain Sci
Spence Labs
308 East Iowa Avenue
223 SLP
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-2057
Department URL: https://hbc.lab.uiowa.edu/



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