Research Associate – Nixon Lab, College of Pharmacy
Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Research Associate – Nixon Lab, College of Pharmacy----
Hiring Department:
College of Pharmacy----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
This position may perform work both in-person and remotely, as determined by supervisor and the needs of the college. This position may occasionally be required to work additional hours or weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive projects or facilitate research and discovery.
Purpose
The Research Associate reports to Dr. Kimberly Nixon, Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology in the College of Pharmacy to support and contribute to the research mission of the Nixon neuropharmacology laboratory.
Responsibilities
Plan and carry out experiments
Scholarly inquiry – immersion in literature, writing up of experimental results and manuscripts
Contribute to lab management
Work as part of a team to create the alcohol model
Supervise and manage undergraduates as well as laboratory technicians as needed
Professional development training
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
PhD and at least 5 years of demonstrated experience with animal models of alcohol use disorder, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, learning behavior and at least 1 year of experience with electrophysiology.
Proficiency in immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, electrophysiology,. ELISAs, Assays of fear conditioning behavior and Morris water maze, as well as both oral and written scientific communication.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in and at least 6 years experience with binge models of alcohol exposure, use of an Analox for determination of blood ethanol concentrations, tissue processing and conduct of ELISAs and brain histological methods including fluorescent immunohistochemistry, brightfield and confocal microscopy, and strong written and oral communication skills
We are seeking an ideal candidate to function at a high level in the laboratory managing projects and people, supervising and conducting scientific research inclusive of the animal model and experiments, as well as writing manuscripts, presenting data at national and international meetings, and contributing to grant applications.
Experience working at UT Austin
Salary Range
$65,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazard
Working with animals
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Lifting and moving
Required Materials
CV
3 work references with their contact information
Letter of interest
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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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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]
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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). 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.
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