Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III to support a neuroscience laboratory on the UT Main Campus. The role spans laboratory operations, surgical tasks, and engineering projects under the Goris lab in the Psychology Department.

Responsibilities include coordinating multi-disciplinary research activities, maintaining workflows, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with systems neuroscience techniques is required.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform non-human primate care and enrichment program.
• Lead aseptic surgical procedures.
• Support specific engineering projects.
• Develop, optimize, and document laboratory workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate laboratory purchasing, equipment procurement, and project-related expenditures.
• Train and supervise laboratory personnel and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Master’s degree in related field

Two years of relevant neuroscience

Experience coordinating multiple proj

Excellent organizational and comms

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience biology or biomedical engineering

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

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Hiring Department:

Department of Psychology

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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:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Goris lab studies the neural basis of visual perception and cognition, using an interdisciplinary approach. Research methods include human behavioral experiments, monkey electrophysiology, and computational modeling. Projects are supported by federal agencies and private foundations.

The successful candidate will serve in a dynamic research support role spanning laboratory operations and management, aseptic surgical procedures, supervision and training of laboratory members, and specialized engineering projects.

This is a one-year fixed-term position.

Purpose

Provide advanced technical, operational, and coordination support for agency-funded neuroscience research in the laboratory of Dr. Robbe Goris within the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. Independently support laboratory operations while serving as the primary coordinator for a multi-disciplinary research program.

Responsibilities

Advanced Research Support:

• Independently perform non-human primate care and enrichment program.
• Lead aseptic surgical procedures.
• Support specific engineering projects.
• Develop, optimize, and document laboratory workflows and standard operating procedures

Project Coordination and Research Administration:

• Serve as the primary coordinator and day-to-day point of contact for a multi-disciplinary research program.
• Coordinate laboratory purchasing, equipment procurement, and project-related expenditures.

Laboratory Operations, Training, and Supervision:

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations including inventory management, equipment maintenance, protocol documentation, regulatory compliance, and laboratory organization.
• Train laboratory personnel in non-human primate work and aseptic surgical procedures.
• Supervise undergraduate research assistants and assist with onboarding new laboratory personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with at least two years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, biomedical engineering plus at least four years of relevant experience.
• Experience with systems neuroscience techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing laboratory purchasing and research operations.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students or research personnel.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $65,000, depending on qualifications

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.

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.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

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.

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.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the relevant resources will be provided. If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.