Research Scientist

Responsible for planning, designing, monitoring, coordinating, analyzing and producing scientific content for clinical and regulatory documents. Manages and reviews medical writing of study protocols, statistical analysis and study reports.

• Develops, designs, and executes large and complex research projects, reviews progress, analyses data and evaluates results.
• Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality; identifies potential problems and recommends and implements solutions.
• Consults with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Organizes, maintains the laboratory, researches and recommends equipment and maintains documentation and storage of biomaterials.
• Co-authors/authors scientific publications; presents at meetings and conferences; participates in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.
• Manages and reviews medical writing of study protocols, statistical analysis and study reports.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

• Master's degree in related field is required.
• PH.D. in neuroscience is preferred.

• Two (2) years of related experience is required.
• Five (5) + years of research experience is preferred.
• Expertise in whole-cell patch‑clamp electrophysiological recordings in brain slices and calcium imaging is preferred.
• Experience with in vivo optogenetics is preferred.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.