Iowa State

Research Scientist II

Ames, IA Full time

Position Title:

Research Scientist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree related to educational research or assessment.
Experience Designing and validating assessment tools to measure student learning, satisfaction, and readiness for clinical practice.

Experience in advanced statistical approaches for analyzing data from surveys, interviews, focus groups, and clinical evaluations to inform curricular decisions.

Experience in quantitative data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, R.

Experience advising faculty or staff on effective assessment strategies and evaluation design.

Experience authoring reports or scholarly publications that contribute to veterinary medical education research.

Job Description:

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is seeking a Research Scientist II to lead and support curricular assessment efforts. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data, developing meaningful evaluation tools, and collaborating with faculty and staff to improve educational outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design and validate tools to measure student learning, satisfaction, and readiness for clinical practice.
  • Develop instruments to assess alumni success and employer feedback.
  • Collect and analyze data using surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations.
  • Create reports that clearly communicate findings and support curricular improvement.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and college leadership to guide assessment projects from start to finish.

Position Details:

  • Term: Three-year, fixed-term appointment with potential for renewal.
  • Location: On-site in Ames, Iowa.

About the College of Veterinary Medicine

Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is a leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Our programs prepare students to become skilled, practice-ready veterinarians. We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in teaching, learning, and service.



Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

December 8, 2028

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.


If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

October 31, 2025

Posting Close Date:

November 13, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R18041