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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Posted 49d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide molecular biology and biochemistry support for research on ion channels, including protein purification and gene expression analysis. Manage general lab operations, including animal colonies, compliance protocols, and training of lab staff.
Requirements
Requires a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or a related field with experience in protein purification. Preferred qualifications include experience with rodent handling, microscopy, and a first-author publication.
Full job description
Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV
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Hiring Department:
Department of Neuroscience
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Jul 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2027
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
Initial assignment will be for one year. Subsequent renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.
Purpose
Incumbent will work on research related to ion channels in the lab of Dr. Amy Lee in the Department of Neuroscience at The University of Texas at Austin.
Responsibilities
Provide support in molecular biology and biochemistry for lab projects including designing and generating cDNA constructs and viral expression vectors; expression and purification of proteins from bacteria and mammalian cells; production and testing of antibodies directed against ion channels and synaptic proteins; transcriptomic analyses of gene expression.
Perform experiments involving immunohistochemistry, electron and confocal microscopy in various tissue preparations.
Participate in general lab management duties including onboarding personnel, compliance, oversight of animal colonies, manage IACUC and biosafety protocols, equipment purchases/maintenance.
Train lab staff to participate in mouse colony maintenance, general lab maintenance, experiments involving cell culture, biochemistry, molecular biology.
Engage intellectually in projects by attending lab meetings, seminars, conferences, and collaborating with lab staff in writing grants, manuscripts.
Required Qualifications
PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience or related field
Experience in molecular biology and protein purification
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with rodent handling, confocal and/or electron microscopy, adenoassociated virus design, antibody purification
Experience in bioinformatic analyses
At least one first author publication
Salary
$62,000
Working Conditions
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
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UT Health Austin is the clinical practice of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. We collaborate with our colleagues at the Dell Medical School and The University of Texas at Austin to utilize the latest research, diagnostic, and treatment techniques, allowing us to provide you with an unparalleled quality of care.
Your reasons for wanting to get and stay healthy are just as important to us as they are to you. We put you, your family, your goals, and your needs at the forefront of your care, bringing an elevated level of excellence to value-based health care in Texas.
Our experienced healthcare professionals deliver personalized, whole-person care of uncompromising quality and treat each patient as an individual with unique circumstances, priorities, and beliefs. Where possible, we have redesigned the care model to enable patients to see multiple specialists during the same visit depending on their specific health needs. This multidisciplinary, coordinated care model makes it easier for you to get the care you need without having to make multiple trips to various locations.
Our mission is to serve the community of Central Texas and beyond by not only providing care, but also supporting our physician leaders in modeling new ways of delivering care that build a better, more equitable health system. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive climate and culture that deepens our intellectual environment, impacts the academic experience, improves patient care and health outcomes, and advances equity.
Working with you, your care team creates an individualized care plan to help you reach the goals that matter most to you — in the care room and beyond. For more information, call us at 1-833-UT-CARES or request an appointment at uthealthaustin.org
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