Research Associate - Hsu Lab

Research Associate - Hsu Lab Hiring Department:
Department of Chemistry Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest

Start Date:

Aug 01, 2026 Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS Purpose

In this position you will report directly to Dr. Ken Hsu and your primary research area will be to design and execute advanced experimental studies in the Hsu Lab, integrating chemical biology, quantitative proteomics, mass spectrometry, and in vivo models to support interdisciplinary research programs.

• Participate in regular team meetings and provide required progress updates and reports.
• Perform laboratory research including chemical synthesis, cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and proteomics studies.
• Conduct TMT-based quantitative proteomics, including sample preparation, operation and maintenance of LCMS/MS instrumentation, and proteomics data processing, quality control, protein identification, and ligand binding/functional domain analysis.
• Assist with rodent colony management and animal experiments, including compound treatments, xenograft models, genotyping, health monitoring, routine measurements, pre and postoperative care, and documentation for studies in immunology, cancer, and neuroscience.
• Work independently with the supervisor to design, execute, analyze, interpret, and communicate advanced experiments in collaborative meetings, and perform additional duties as assigned.

• PhD in Chemistry or other related field
• Significant experience in Synthetic chemistry, Mass spectrometry, Chemical proteomics, Biochemical analyses, and Cell biology expertise

• Animal model expertise
• Bioinformatics analysis
• Programming experience

$58,744 + depending on qualifications

• Typical lab environment

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

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

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The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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.

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.

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

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