Research Program Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Research Program Coordinator to provide operational and coordination support for agency-funded neuroscience research in the Goris lab within the Department of Psychology.

You will independently support laboratory operations, supervise undergraduate researchers, manage purchasing, and develop SOPs, ensuring compliance and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, or biomedical engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in related field.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Research support: independently perform non-human primate care and enrichment program; document workflows and SOPs.
• Coordinate laboratory purchasing, equipment procurement, and project-related expenditures; serve as primary coordinator for program.
• Train laboratory personnel; supervise undergraduates; manage inventory and laboratory organization; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering

Job description

Job Posting Title: Research Program Coordinator

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 30, 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, and supervision and training of laboratory members. This is a one-year fixed-term position.

Purpose

Provide 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

• Research Support: Independently perform non-human primate care and enrichment program. 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. Supervise undergraduate research assistants and assist with onboarding new laboratory personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in neuroscience, biology, biomedical engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in related field.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with systems neuroscience techniques.
• Experience managing laboratory purchasing and research operations.

Salary $40,000

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

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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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Employment Eligibility Verification

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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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Compliance

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