Research Assistant II, ODL Brain Institute

Research Assistant II, ODL Brain Institute

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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Works under general direction to either plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in assigned research projects or perform more complex research assignments requiring considerable experience and thorough knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical or scientific research.

Expertise with in vitro electrophysiological recording techniques (e.g., whole‑cell patch‑clamp, acute slice preparation, cell culture recordings) and related analysis methods (e.g., Matlab, Python). Prior expertise with fluorescence microscopy and molecular approaches (e.g., Patch‑Seq, cloning, RNA work, transcriptomics) is desired but not required.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment, completion of 2 years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc., or high‑school graduate including courses in basic sciences.
• Experience:
  
  1 year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Master’s degree, or 2 years of experience including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Bachelor’s degree, or 5 years of experience including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with two years of college, or 7 years of experience including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with high‑school diploma.

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned research projects, which may be limited as segment of larger project, exercising responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress; and/or personally performs advanced scientific and medical research work, suggesting modifications to, or improvements in, design of research projects, presenting original ideas for follow‑up studies, and recommending utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other specially designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Assembles and analyzes research data.
• Assists in preparation of material for reports or publication.
• May supervise group of Research Technicians and/or Research Assistants of lower grade, making work assignments, advising on work procedures, and reviewing work in process and upon completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care