Hiring Department:McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering

Position Open To:All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:40

FLSA Status:Exempt

Earliest Start Date:Immediately

Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

At the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, we lead pioneering research in vital areas such as energy and the environment, human health, materials and manufacturing. We educate students who go on to transform industries, benefit society and improve quality of life. Our undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering programs are consistently ranked in the Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. And with more than 8,000 alumni around the planet innovating, inventing, and leading, we embody the UT vision: what starts here changes the world.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

Purpose

A Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II position is available in the group of Wennie Wang at the University of Texas at Austin, focusing on the study of optoelectronic properties. Further information on related research activity in the group here. This is an open call for positions in the general area of first-principles materials modeling on investigating defects involved in metal-insulator transitions for memristive devices.

Excellent candidates with a background in solid-state chemistry/physics and first-principles simulations of materials are invited to apply. Under the direction of Prof. Wennie Wang, the Research Scientist will apply advanced electronic structure methods.

Responsibilities

• Research (brainstorming, planning, execution, data analysis, dissemination through writing and presentations, grant writing)
• Mentorship of group members
• Participation in group activities and meetings as deemed by the PI

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related field of research
• Strong background in solid-state physics, e.g., density functional theory and many-body perturbation theory
• Previous experience with first-principles materials simulation codes
• Solid programming skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D (or equivalent foreign degree) in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related field of research
• Previous collaboration with experimental groups

Salary Range

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions 

• Typical office environment

Work Shift  

•  Hours may vary, M-F 9-5 typical

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 in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. 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 Jobs. Before you apply though, 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. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials 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 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.

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.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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

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.

Hiring Department:Molecular Biosciences

Position Open To:All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:40

FLSA Status:Exempt

Earliest Start Date:Immediately

Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until May 04, 2026

Location:AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

Purpose

To work within the Laboratory of Dr. Zunlong Ke at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, the University of Texas at Austin. This position is for a full-time researcher graduated in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Infectious Diseases who will be responsible for developing scientific research projects in cancer-causing viruses using cutting edge structural biology technologies. The successful candidate will assist with cell culture, virus infection/transfection, fluorescence imaging, cryo-electron microscopy, and cryo-electron tomography data acquisition within the Ke Lab, as well as contribute to the smooth running of the lab.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cutting-edge research in infectious diseases, by employing advanced empirical, experimental, and image-processing tools.
• Engage in experimental design and troubleshooting during sample preparation, data collection, and image analysis.
• Assist with data acquisition for scientific seminars, publications, and grant applications.
• Assist with the day-to-day lab duties for the smooth running of the lab.
• Contribute to the Department’s and University’s mission in the public engagement of science, and the translation of research findings into improvements in human health.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. A strong background in general molecular biology and interest in infectious diseases. Knowledge of biochemistry and cell biology, including cloning and cell culture. Basic knowledge in computer language, including but not limited to MATLAB, Python. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in virology and computer language is a plus.

Salary Range

$35,568 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.

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.

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 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.

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.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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

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.

Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate

Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details:

Purpose

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 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.

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.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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

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.

Classification Title: Assistant Scientist

Classification Minimum Requirements: 

Specific requirements for the positions include: (1) an earned doctorate in a computer science, biomedical informatics and/or other related field,  and (2) a minimum of 3 years of research experience specifically focused in an area related to natural language processing, machine learning, large language models, multi-modal vision-language models, and their applications in health outcomes.

Job Description:

The Assistant Scientist at the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics will play a pivotal role in advancing research on biomedical informatics and artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on natural language processing, machine learning, large language models, multi-modal vision-language models, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to solve challenging medical problems. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research on AI and developing innovative strategies to promote the application of AI to improve health outcomes. This is a 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure track research-related appointment.

More About This Role

Research Design and Implementation 

• Designing Research Studies: Develop detailed research protocols and experimental designs related to natural language processing, machine learning, large language models, multi-modal vision-language models. Ensure that methodologies are scientifically rigorous and appropriate for the research questions and include detailed analytic & results dissemination plans.
• Conducting Research: Carry out protocols, experiments, surveys, and assessments according to the designed protocols. This includes IRB documents, data extraction, recruiting participants, conducting assessments, staff training, and lead the team to deliver the research goals.
• Data Management: Support the development and maintenance of databases for research data and/or the development and integration of data collection tools. Ensure data is stored securely and is accessible for analysis.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee the collection of research data, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Use statistical and data analysis software to perform complex analyses. Appropriately apply quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret data trends, correlations, and patterns. Produce actionable insights, draw meaningful conclusions and develop recommendations based on data analysis.
• Reporting Results: Prepare visualizations, summary reports, journal publications and presentations to communicate findings effectively. Share results with the research team and external stakeholders to advance the field.
• Conducting Literature Reviews: Regularly review current literature related to aging, cognitive health, and wellness. Summarize and synthesize findings to inform ongoing and future research projects.
• Integrating New Knowledge: Apply insights from recent research to refine hypotheses, adjust methodologies, and enhance the relevance of research projects. Stay informed about emerging trends and technological advancements.

Outreach and Networking 

• Community Engagement: Participate in the development and implementation of community outreach activities to promote research and foster public understanding of aging and wellness topics.
• Professional Networking & Stakeholder Engagement: Help organize and/or attend professional meetings, networking and stakeholder events to build relationships with research stakeholders including academic, industry, clinical, and community partners to facilitate research and translate/intergrate research into real-world settings.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including other researchers, clinicians, and specialists. Participate in regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies.
• Scientific Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations of research findings at conferences, workshops, and meetings. Contribute to writing and revising peer-reviewed publications and grant proposals.
• Provide Service to the University and Profession: participate in department, university, and professional organizations at the local and national level.

Grant Writing and Funding 

• Proposal Development: Assist in drafting grant proposals, including writing sections related to research aims, methodology, and expected outcomes. Collaborate with team members to develop comprehensive and competitive proposals for a wide variety of funders including government, industry and non-profit groups.
• Funding Acquisition: Help identify potential funding sources and opportunities. Contribute to the development of project budgets and funding requests.

Training and Supervision 

• Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to junior researchers, students, interns, or lab assistants. Assist with training new team members and learners in areas of expertise and/or on research protocols and techniques.
• Supervision: Oversee day-to-day activities of support staff or students involved in research projects, ensuring tasks are completed effectively.

Ethical and Regulatory Compliance 

• Compliance Monitoring: Participate in developing and executing compliance monitoring plans.  Provide oversight to ensure that all research activities adhere to institutional, ethical, and regulatory guidelines. Obtain necessary approvals from ethics review boards and regulatory bodies.
• Participant Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality and privacy of research participants. Follow protocols for data security and ethical handling of sensitive information.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (11 paid holidays, in addition to paid family, sick and vacation leave)
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities (UF Training & Organizational Development, LinkedIn Learning)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

The City of Gainesville

Discover Gainesville, Florida, home to the University of Florida College of Medicine, where modern attractions and natural beauty harmonize to create an exceptional living environment. Enjoy a low cost of living, no state income tax, outstanding public and private schools, and pleasant winters in a community that passionately supports Division I NCAA sports (Go Gators!). Explore scenic bike trails, lively farmer’s markers, and a thriving local brewery scene. Immerse yourself in over 30 miles of biking and hiking trails, encounter a wide array of wildlife in Florida State Parks, and experience thrilling adventures in freshwater springs. Gainesville’s central location offers easy access to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing stunning beaches, nature preserves, and world-renowned theme parks within a day’s drive. Become part of our vibrant community, where the perfect blend of opportunities awaits.

Expected Salary:$95,000 – $100,000

Required Qualifications:

Specific requirements for the positions include: (1) an earned doctorate in a computer science, biomedical informatics and/or other related field,  and (2) a minimum of 3 years of research experience specifically focused in an area related to natural language processing, machine learning, large language models, multi-modal vision-language models, and their applications in health outcomes.

Preferred:

• Experience with developing natural language processing models, especially large language models, multi-modal vision-language models in the healthcare context.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, ability and experience authoring scientific journal publications and/or technical reports on high-impact biomedical informatics journals and conference proceedings.
• Expertise in deep learning software packages (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Interest, ability and experience in design and execution of collaborative multi-disciplinary research.
• Capacity to contribute to the design of research projects and writing of research proposals.
• Interest in and ability to translate research findings into practice, using data collected and analyzed to inform the development of health innovations, programs, and/or policies.
• Capacity to successfully interact with a variety of project stakeholders including community leaders, study sponsors, other scientist, health care providers, policy makers and community members.
• Demonstrated talent for collaboration and team building and ability to build and maintain effective, trusting working relationships that reflect kindness, mutual respect, and honesty, when working with varied perspectives among university students, staff, and internal and external partners.
• Ability to cope with change, to shift gears comfortably, and to handle risk and uncertainty.
• Strong program development and evaluation skills required for outcomes and/or program evaluation tracking, outcome assessment, and quality assurance and service utilization review.
• Understanding of the principles of human research protection standards, including Institutional Review Board protocols and procedures
• Up-to-date knowledge of scientific and regulatory requirements for human subject research.
• Capacity to successfully manage diverse research projects and demonstrated leadership skills in guiding individuals and groups through research, assessment, and strategic planning processes.
• A strong background with monitoring the progress of research activities, and capacity to develop and maintain records of research activities, prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
• Ability to implement quality control processes throughout research activities.
• Effective communication, writing, critical thinking, and organizational skills required to develop and maintain policies, procedures, and clinical delivery systems for the agency and divisional/university reports.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants should apply through Careers at UF. In addition, please attach the following to your application at the time of submission:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae

The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed starting as soon as possible after the posting date.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392‐2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised:19 Apr 2025  Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled

Classification Title: Data Scientist IV

Classification Minimum Requirements: 

A Bachelor’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and seven years of experience; Master’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and five years of experience; Doctoral Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and three years of experience.

Job Description:

The Institute for Child Health Policy (ICHP) at the University of Florida is seeking a Data Scientist IV to join its leadership team. This role focuses on supporting research and program evaluation for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), assessing the quality of care for beneficiaries. The ideal candidate will have expertise in administrative healthcare data, Medicaid policy, and advanced analytical methods. Responsibilities include leading research projects, developing data-driven insights, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of health policy researchers and economists, and authoring technical reports. Strong communication skills and a proven track record in data science are essential. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, providing flexibility while engaging in meaningful, impactful healthcare research.

More About This Role

Research Development: Leverage expertise in healthcare administrative and clinical data to support the design and execution of research studies evaluating healthcare quality, access, and outcomes for the Medicaid population. Apply advanced analytical methods and predictive analytics to address key research questions. Collaborate with research teams to identify critical healthcare challenges, develop study frameworks, and analyze findings. Contribute to the dissemination of research through technical reports and policy journals.

Data Analytics: Utilize data science methodologies and statistical software such as SAS, Python, and R to analyze and interpret healthcare data. Employ database and analytical platforms (e.g., MS SQL) to develop queries, manipulate administrative and clinical data, and design scripts that integrate data from multiple sources into centralized data collection systems. Ensure data is transformed and prepared for analytical use. Work closely with statisticians and programmers to identify and resolve data issues while maintaining alignment with research protocols. Stay informed on industry trends, emerging data sources, tools, and methodologies to enhance Medicaid data analysis and quality-of-care metrics. Recommend improvements in data collection, processing, and reporting to optimize accuracy and timeliness. Assist in developing monitoring systems for continuous evaluation of care delivery and service accessibility for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Strategic Leadership and Policy Integration: Interpret and apply state and federal regulations relevant to assigned projects, identifying policy implications based on research findings and integrating recommendations into descriptive and technical reports. Effectively communicate statistical and data related concepts to non-statistical audiences, including managers and researchers from other disciplines. Lead or co-lead small project teams, providing strategic, tactical, and operational leadership. Drive strategic initiatives, lead enterprise change management efforts, and foster collaborations with external stakeholders within the Medicaid agency. Offer expert guidance on policy, procedural, and operational issues related to the project. Additionally, present research at conferences, lead technical reports, develop project timelines, and make staffing decisions as needed. Serve as the primary stakeholder contact, project expert, or lead analyst on projects, ensuring timely completion of deliverables and providing regular progress updates to the Director.

Team Development, Training, and Hiring: Participate in hiring, training, and supervision of other data managers and analysts.

Other Duties: Support drafting budgets, data use agreements, and other project-related duties as assigned.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (11 paid holidays, in addition to paid family, sick and vacation leave)
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities (UF Training & Organizational Development, LinkedIn Learning)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

The City of Gainesville

Discover Gainesville, Florida, home to the University of Florida College of Medicine, where modern attractions and natural beauty harmonize to create an exceptional living environment. Enjoy a low cost of living, no state income tax, outstanding public and private schools, and pleasant winters in a community that passionately supports Division I NCAA sports (Go Gators!). Explore scenic bike trails, lively farmer’s markers, and a thriving local brewery scene. Immerse yourself in over 30 miles of biking and hiking trails, encounter a wide array of wildlife in Florida State Parks, and experience thrilling adventures in freshwater springs. Gainesville’s central location offers easy access to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing stunning beaches, nature preserves, and world-renowned theme parks within a day’s drive. Become part of our vibrant community, where the perfect blend of opportunities awaits.

Expected Salary: $110,000-125,000; commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and seven years of experience; Master’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and five years of experience; Doctoral Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and three years of experience.

Preferred:

• 5+ years client relation activities, ingesting and synthesizing customer requirements and effectively communicating complex healthcare analytic outcomes to client satisfaction.
• Experience in mining large payer databases with diverse health care benefit structures for Federal and State public plans.
• Strong supervisory experience leading project teams and/or mentorship ability guiding new analysts.
• Ability to communicate technical outcomes with a high degree of detail and precision to technical audiences, while at the same time being able to communicate those outcomes to non-technical audiences in an approachable and understandable manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, please submit an application with the following documents attached:

• Cover letter
• Resume

This is a time limited position.

About Us:

The Wyss Institute’s mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don’t fund because they view it as too risky.  We prefer to use the word “challenging,” and we love challenges. For more information discover our technologies, catch up on our recent news, or watch our latest videos.

About you:

You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You want the opportunity to explore your scientific interests and apply your knowledge to tackle ambitious projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial-minded environment with resources and support from top-notch scientific, operations, and administrative professionals. You enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to create innovations that can change the world. You have a passion for translational research. You want to be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating new approaches to identify and validate novel transport proteins for brain drug delivery. You enjoy working with diverse groups of people and leveraging your expertise to contribute to innovations that can help improve the treatment of brain diseases. You thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

About the Role:

The Wyss Institute’s Brain Targeting Program (BTP), co-led by James Gorman, M.D., Ph.D. and Donald Ingber, M.D., Ph.D., is developing brain delivery technologies that enable the development of safer and more effective brain-targeted therapeutics for diverse brain diseases. Our brain delivery platform enables these therapeutic advances by dramatically improving transport of drugs across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) into the brain. We are looking for a talented Scientist to support the development of our novel brain shuttle target identification and validation platform. Reporting to the Senior Director of Translational R&D and the Novel Shuttle Target Lead, you will work as part of a collaborative team to identify novel shuttle targets and contribute to their validation. Your role will involve optimizing and developing assays for protein expression analysis as well as in vitro and in vivo transport validation to advance brain-targeted drug delivery efforts. For more information, visit this link here.

Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant – Fonken lab

Hiring Department:

College of Pharmacy

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

May 01, 2025

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

This position is for 12 months with the possibility of renewal. This position requires working flexible hours which may include weekends, evenings, or early mornings. It requires working with rodent models.

Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

The position requires the employee to be able to spend time on their feet, standing, walking, or climbing on step-stools.

Purpose

The laboratory of Dr. Laura Fonken in the College of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Texas at Austin is recruiting a highly motivated individual to work as a research technician in a behavioral neuroimmunology research laboratory. This position is intended for recent Bachelor of Science graduates who are interested in gaining research experience prior to applying to graduate programs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with routine lab management

To ensure that lab is in working order. This includes assisting the lab manager with ordering and inventory of supplies and chemicals, disposing of chemicals, laboratory training, and maintaining a tidy/clean lab. The candidate is also expected to participate in regular group meetings and provide updates and progress reports on a weekly basis.

• Rodent care and behavior

Perform research experiments in the fields of neuroimmunology, aging, and circadian biology. This includes working with rodents (e.g., injections, behavioral testing, etc) and performing cellular and molecular techniques. Experiments will include isolating cell populations from the brain and performing flow cytometry or culturing cells. Experiments will involve performing qPCR, Western blots, or ELISAs to assay for gene/protein expression changes. Experiments will also include brain sectioning, immunohistochemistry, bright field or confocal microscopy, and analysis of images with FIJI or Imaris software.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or related fields.
• Less than 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and data management/analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with a minimum of two of the following: immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, rodent brain anatomy, rodent behavioral procedures, confocal microscopy, bright field microscopy, molecular biology.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong combination of the required qualifications outlined above.
• Proficiency with literature searches and science writing.

Salary Range

$35,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazard
• Working with animals
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

This full-time position requires working flexible hours which may include weekends, evenings, or early mornings.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• A list of 3 professional references with their contact information; at least one must be from a supervisor

Important: You will be prompted to submit your Resume/CV in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials as listed above will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. 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 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.

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 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.

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.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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

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.

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I

Hiring Department:

Department of Neuroscience

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Jun 01, 2025

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

Initial assignment will be for one year with subsequent renewal based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

Purpose

Research Scientist Assistant will study the cellular-molecular genetic bases for how the nervous system becomes dysfunctional when autism-risk genes are mutated, and screen for drugs that may rectify these defects.

Purpose

Provide research support in the lab of Dr. Jonathan Pierce for the Department of Neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Perform original research and drug screening.
• Support PI on paperwork.
• Manage undergrad students to complete research.
• Present work at leading conferences in the field.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Neuroscience or related field.
• Prior experience working with C, elegans.
• Prior experience working on research related to autism.
• Prior experience with drug screening.
• Prior experience working in molecular biology research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong quantitative background with some experience in data analysis and computer programming.
• Professional demeanor and good interpersonal skills.

Salary Range

$40,000+ 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.

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 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.

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.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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

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.

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