Postdoc Research Associate

University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Internal Training

100% paid medical insurance for full-time employees

Paid time off

Fertility Benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is looking for a Research Associate to join the Larynx Lab. This role involves designing and conducting experiments focused on neural injuries and therapies, requiring a Ph.D. in a relevant field.

Successful candidates will manage research teams, conduct innovative studies, and collaborate with various researchers. Benefits include competitive salary, tuition assistance, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field is required.
• Strong background in experimental protocols and data analysis.
• Ability to maintain security or integrity of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct retrograde neural tracing experiments.
• Oversee graduate and undergraduate researchers in experimental setups.
• Collaborate with other researchers and maintain partnerships.

Skills

Experimental design

Neural tracing techniques

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D in related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Research Associate will work as a research fellow within the Larynx Lab at the Texas Biomedical Device Center, supporting active projects in recovery from neurological injuries, vagus nerve stimulation, laryngeal dysfunction, and implantable neural devices, as well as developing their own ideas for new projects. Efforts will focus on working with pre‑clinical models which facilitate translating the Center's work into conducting pivotal research trials.

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in a related field. Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree‑granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.

Preferred Education and Experience

Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Designing, conducting and overseeing experimental protocols focused on retrograde neural tracing experiments mapping changes in reinnervation following laryngeal nerve injury.

Conduct well‑designed experiments to test new therapies and techniques, overseeing teams of graduate and undergraduate researchers. Participate in regular meetings with other Center researchers and create and maintain constructive collaborations with outside researchers.

Work Schedule

A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full‑time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include orthodontic benefits
• Long and short‑term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax‑Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employment

All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.