Research Associate

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Health insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Plan Options

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Fertility Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Research Associate at UT Dallas will join the Texas Biomedical Device Center to support projects on recovery from neurological injuries, focusing on post-stroke neuroplasticity and motor control. The role involves preclinical work and translating results into pivotal human trials, including vagus nerve stimulation and implantable neural devices.

You will collaborate with Center researchers, mentor students, and contribute to grant proposals, with opportunities to develop your own innovative

Qualifications

Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
Candidates who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but degree not conferred may begin with official letter certifying completion.

Responsibilities

Support ongoing projects in recovery from neurological injuries with emphasis on post-stroke neuroplasticity and motor control.
Work with preclinical models and translate findings toward pivotal human trials.
Collaborate on projects involving vagus nerve stimulation and implantable neural devices.
Develop own innovative ideas for new projects and publish findings.

Skills

Neuroscience research

EEG/EMG analysis

Statistical analysis

Grant writing

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience/biomedical engineering/related field

Tools

Matlab

Job description

The Research Associate will work as a research fellow at the Texas Biomedical Device Center. The role supports active projects in recovery from neurological injuries, with a special focus on post-stroke neuroplasticity and motor control. Efforts will involve working with preclinical models and translating findings into pivotal human research trials. The associate will be expected to support ongoing projects related to vagus nerve stimulation and implantable neural devices, while also developing their own innovative ideas for new projects. Candidate will participate in regular meetings with Center researchers and create and maintain constructive collaborations with outside researchers.

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 a related field.

Specialized expertise in the mechanisms underlying motor control in stroke patients.
Proven ability to process and analyze electrophysiological signals ( EEG , EMG ) and portico‑muscular coherence using tools like Matlab and R.
A strong record of first‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
Demonstrated success in drafting and securing competitive research funding (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellowships).
Experience with clinical assessments such as the Fugl Meyer and Wolf Motor Function Test.
Design, conduct, and oversee longitudinal experimental protocols with neurological injury patients.
Acquire, process, and perform advanced statistical analyses on kinematic and electrophysiological ( EEG / EMG ) data.
Author and publish scientific articles in high‑impact journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
Draft and edit grant proposals to secure competitive research funding.
Supervise, guide, and mentor teams of graduate and undergraduate researchers in experimental design and data processing.

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

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing in the lab and sitting in the office about half and half of the time.

Work is conducted on‑site and in‑person

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee‑friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full‑time employees
AD&D Insurance
Dental & Vision Plan Options
Long and short‑term disability
TRS Retirement Plan
Fertility Benefits
Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

About Us

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest‑growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast‑track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well‑rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi‑professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas‑Fort Worth ( DFW ) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

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Special Instructions Summary

1) 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.
2) 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, activities, 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.

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