Post-Doctoral Research Associate Job Listing at UT Dallas in Richardson, TX (Job ID 29933)

Description

The Biomedical Microdevices and Nanotechnology Lab seeks to hire a post-doctoral researcher with expertise in electrochemistry for biosensors, a strong understanding of biochemistry and materials chemistry with the ability to perform assay development. The successful candidate must be able to develop independent protocols for complex novel assays for multiple biomarkers. The successful candidate must have strong grounding in statistics.

This position will focus on intensive research training, professional development and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. This is a 1-year position, renewable up to 2 years pending funding availability, satisfactory performance, and the completion of the milestones listed below.

• Submission of at least three peer-reviewed journal articles, ensuring each is accepted for publication
• Submission of 3 competitive grant proposals

Other expected outcomes:

• Establishing a research trajectory that is distinct from the expertise of the candidates PhD advisor, ensuring advancement of independent scholarship
• Present research findings at 1 to 2 national/international conferences annually
• Securing at least 1 major grant or fellowship
• Delivering lectures or seminars, which will be compensated at the end of each semester
• Attend 3 professional development workshops or training sessions per year
• Participate in at least 2 networking events or academic conferences annually
• Mentoring 2 to 3 undergraduate or graduate students

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• PhD in engineering or related fields
• PhD graduates of UT Dallas's Bioengineering program is highly preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The individual will closely work with the lab director on the following tasks:

• Independently develop and perform electrochemical bench assays
• Develop assay chemistry for biosensors
• Assay material characterization
• Chemical characterization methods (FTIR, DLS/Zeta, UV-vis, AFM, Raman)
• Write reports, journal articles and grant proposals
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Data analytics for biosensors

Additional Information

• This is a temporary 1-year position, renewable up to 2 years, pending funding availability, satisfactory performance, and the completion of milestones.
• A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:  

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D 
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

  All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.   Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.  
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Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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