Research Associate – Nixon Lab, College of Pharmacy

University of Texas at Austin

75d • $65,000

About The Position

The Research Associate reports to Dr. Kimberly Nixon, Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology in the College of Pharmacy to support and contribute to the research mission of the Nixon neuropharmacology laboratory. This position may perform work both in-person and remotely, as determined by supervisor and the needs of the college. This position may occasionally be required to work additional hours or weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive projects or facilitate research and discovery.

Requirements

• PhD and at least 5 years of demonstrated experience with animal models of alcohol use disorder, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, learning behavior
• At least 1 year of experience with electrophysiology
• Proficiency in immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, electrophysiology, ELISAs, assays of fear conditioning behavior and Morris water maze
• Strong oral and written scientific communication skills
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Nice To Haves

• PhD and at least 6 years experience with binge models of alcohol exposure
• Experience using an Analox for determination of blood ethanol concentrations
• Experience with tissue processing and conduct of ELISAs
• Experience with brain histological methods including fluorescent immunohistochemistry, brightfield and confocal microscopy
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out experiments
• Engage in scholarly inquiry – immersion in literature, writing up of experimental results and manuscripts
• Contribute to lab management
• Work as part of a team to create the alcohol model
• Supervise and manage undergraduates as well as laboratory technicians as needed
• Participate in professional development training
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salary Range $65,000+ depending on qualifications
• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• Retirement plan eligibility through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP)
• Equal opportunity employer
• Dynamic work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees