Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate II; Ho Lab), Biomedical Engineeiring in Cockrell Schoo

Overview

Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II (Ho Lab), Biomedical Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department:
Biomedical Engineering

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

• Position Open To:
  All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  Jun 22, 2026
• Position Duration:
  Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2026

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. The Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching successful careers in engineering.

The Research Engineering/Scientist II (RESA II) is a short-term position in Ho Lab that will support the Biomedical Engineering Department in systems neuroscience.

• Design and execute experiments
• Analyze and model data
• Manage undergraduates

• Required:
  
  Master degree or Bachelor's degree in related field and 2 years of relevant experience
• Expertise with human neuroscience

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience
• 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience
• Expertise in animal systems neuroscience
• Expertise in neural data analyses

$40,000

• Typical office environment including work at a desk for long periods of time
• Animal handling
• Animal surgeries

• Standard business hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required on an occasional basis during peak times (if applicable)

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

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:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application.

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 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
• Pay Transparency: UT Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay; there are protections around disclosure in certain circumstances as described in policy.
• Employment Eligibility Verification:
  If hired, you will be required to complete the I-9 form and present documents to prove identity and work authorization. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment.
• E-Verify: UT Austin uses E-Verify to check work authorization. See listed posters for details.
• Compliance:
  Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. Prospective employees may be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.