Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate III

Location: Campus

Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

Hiring Department: Kinesiology and Health Education

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

20

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

To develop and perform scientific research related to biomechanics, human movement, and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator to create research plans
• Develop new or improved research techniques and procedures
• Execute and report on various phases of research projects

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Biomechanics, Neurorehabilitation, Kinesiology or a similar field of study.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Biomechanics, Neurorehabilitation, Kinesiology or a similar field of study.

Five years of experience working in a biomechanics lab.

Salary Range

$42,228+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment
• Typical lab environment
• Sometimes requires working extended hours with hazardous equipment or materials.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay

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