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Post-Doctoral Research Associate

University of Texas at Dallas

$62,232 DOQ

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, remote work

United States, Texas, Richardson

Jul 25, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06527P
Position Title	Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Functional Title	Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Department	Bioengineering
Salary Range	$62,232 DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)	08/31/2026
Posting Open Date	07/24/2025
Posting Close Date	08/08/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Desired Start Date	08/16/2025
Job Summary	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
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
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
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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. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary
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.