Research Engineering​/Scientist Assistant

Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant

Initial assignment will be for one year. Subsequent renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

Perform research experiments and assist in mouse colony management.

• Perform experiments relating to electrophysiological and biochemical assays measuring ion channel function.
• Collaborate with other lab personnel on projects.
• Assist in mouse colony management and train other lab personnel in lab techniques and mouse colony management as needed.
• Read scientific literature, write parts of manuscripts, attend seminars/lab meetings, present research at internal and external conferences.

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field
• Experience with mouse handling and behavioral assays
• Experience with genotyping and PCR
• At least two years of wet lab experience

• Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology

$37,000

• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

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.