Social Science​/Humanities Research Associate II

Job Posting Title

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II

Department of Psychology

All Applicants

40

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Oct 01, 2026

Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027

UT MAIN CAMPUS

The position is for a full-time Science/Humanities Research Associate II to assist with and conduct lab based research in the Champagne Lab in SEA. The applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in the Biological Sciences or a related field and have at least 2 years of post-bac experience as a lab technician/researcher. Duties will include conducting benchwork laboratory procedures involving extraction and QC analyses of DNA/RNA, assisting with molecular hormonal and neurobiological analyses, lab organization, ordering supplies and maintaining lab safety protocols.

Applicant must have good communication skills and be able to work diligently and independently. Knowledge of epigenetics and molecular protocols is highly recommended. This is a one-year fixed-term position. Purpose To support research activities in the Champagne Lab associated with ongoing studies of the epigenetic impact of early life environments.

• Wet lab work (tissue extraction, DNA/RNA extraction, histology)
• Lab/personnel management (compliance, training, ordering supplies)
• Project coordination
• Data analyses and manuscript preparation

• Bachelor's degree in the Biological Sciences or a related field.
• At least 2 years of post-bac wet lab research experience.
• Molecular lab experience (RNA/DNA extraction).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Skilled in use of R or equivalent statics/analyses software.
• Lab management experience.
• Knowledge of human and animal brain anatomy.

$45,000 - $50,000

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

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.

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

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