Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Psychology is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III to support neuroscience research in the Goris lab. The role spans laboratory operations, coordination, and advanced engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree with experience or a Bachelor’s in neuroscience/biology/biomedical engineering with extensive experience, perform non-human primate care and aseptic procedures, and supervise laboratory

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's in neuroscience/biology/biomedical engineering with at least four years of experience.
• Experience with systems neuroscience techniques.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform non-human primate care and enrichment program.
• Lead aseptic surgical procedures.
• Coordinate lab purchasing, equipment procurement, and project-related expenditures.
• Train and supervise lab personnel and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Coordination across projects

Organizational skills

Systems neuroscience techniques

Education

Master's degree + 2+ years experience

Bachelor's in neuroscience/biology/biomedical engineering + 4+ years

Job description

Job Posting Title: Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III ----

Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ----

Position Open To: All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ----

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date: Immediately ----

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 ----

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ----

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.