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Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant

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Hiring Department:

Department of Neuroscience

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Nov 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Oct 30, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The lab of Dr. Laura Colgin and The Center for Learning and Memory are seeking a Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant to:

• Provide administrative support to the Center for Learning and Memory

• Provide technical assistance to research projects investigating the neurophysiology of learning and memory

The position is ideal for someone interested in gaining research experience in behavioral neurophysiology and/or neuronal underpinnings of learning and memory. The successful applicant will divide their time between the Center for Learning and Memory and the Colgin Lab in the Department of Neuroscience. Specifically, 25% of their time will be spent providing general administrative and clerical support to the Center for Learning and Memory, while 75% of their time will be spent performing research investigating the neuronal mechanisms of learning and memory.  

The position requires a general background in neuroscience, meticulous attention to detail, and outstanding organization skills.  Ideally, the position will start immediately, but the start date is negotiable. Initial assignment will be for one year. Subsequent renewal will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

Purpose

To provide research and administrative support to Center for Learning and Memory and the lab of Dr. Laura Colgin for the Department of Neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Center for Learning and Memory Director with scheduling of meetings and appointments

• Perform general administrative duties for the Center for Learning and Memory

• Assist the Center for Learning and Memory researchers with administrative tasks as required

• Sectioning and staining brain tissue

• Photomicroscopy

• Keeping track of lab protocols and records

• General lab animal care

• General laboratory maintenance

• Constructing electrophysiological recording devices

• Performing behavioral experiments in rodent models

• Data analysis

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or a neuroscience-related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research experience in a neuroscience laboratory or a neuroscience-related laboratory

• Experience working with freely behaving laboratory rats

• Microscopy experience

• Experience sectioning brain tissue

Salary Range

$36,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• May work around chemicals

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

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: 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 in to 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.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.