Job Opportunities
Senior Accountant, IIHR – Hydroscience and Engineering
The Senior Accountant will contribute to the research mission of IIHR – Hydroscience and Engineering by providing accounting and post-award grant management support. Funding sources include a broad range of sponsors such as federal, state and local government agencies, corporations, foundations, utilities, municipalities, engineering firms, and more. This person will be responsible for oversight of account balances for large budgets, salary release accounts, as well as cost share commitments and reconciliation of expenditures. This position is also responsible for generating cost projections, initiating complex and/or specialized original and correcting journal entries, and processing transactions for monthly recharge equipment and processing monthly salary distribution for IIHR.
Engineer, IIHR; Design Engineer, IIHR
The College of Engineering and IIHR intend to hire a Design Engineer (Req #26002134) or Engineer (Req #26002137) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Engineer, IIHR will contribute to the research mission of IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering and the Iowa Flood Center by collaborating with faculty and research staff to manage project tasks and deadlines to meet stakeholder expectations and project deliverables. Communicate project updates to internal and external stakeholders and perform other duties as needs arise. Assist in planning and designing the construction, modification, fabrication, and installation and document/perform maintenance procedures of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or civil engineering devices, structures, systems and/or research projects of moderate complexity. Oversee, troubleshoot, manage, and document field monitoring activities related to the Iowa Flood Center and IIHR. May be involved in developing project proposals, budgets, and schedules for external clients and stakeholders.
The Design Engineer will contribute to the research mission of IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering and the Iowa Flood Center by collaborating with faculty and research staff to manage project tasks and deadlines to meet stakeholder expectations and project deliverables. Communicate project updates to internal and external stakeholders and perform other duties as needs arise. Plan and design the construction, modification, fabrication, installation and document/perform maintenance procedures of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or civil engineering devices, structures, systems and/or research projects of moderate complexity. Oversee, troubleshoot, manage, and document field monitoring activities related to the Iowa Flood Center and IIHR. Develop project proposals, budgets, and schedules for external clients and stakeholders.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.