Social Science​/Humanities Research Associate II

Job Posting

Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II-Hiring Department:

Department of Psychology-Position Open To:

All Applicants-Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40-FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA-Earliest

Start Date:

Oct 01, 2026-Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027
- Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS-Job Details:

General Notes 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.

Responsibilities Wet lab work (tissue extraction, DNA/RNA extraction, histology)
Lab/personnel management (compliance, training, ordering supplies)
Project coordination

Data analyses and manuscript preparation

Required Qualifications 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.

Preferred Qualifications Skilled in use of R or equivalent statics/analyses software

Lab management experience

Knowledge of human and animal brain anatomy

Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000

Required Materials Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
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.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
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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.

-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:

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,…