Research Associate Job Listing at UT Dallas in Dallas, TX (Job ID 30065)

Description

The Research Associate (PostDoc) in the FOTIO LAB will plan, conduct and direct a wide variety of experiments. The PostDoc will be responsible for the evaluation and interpretation of research data, will conduct experiments using advanced equipment and applying complex techniques, methods and procedures; plan and execute the details of experiments according to research protocol.

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with chronic pain models, substance use paradigms, or inflammation
• Skills in single-cell or bulk omics analysis (RNA-seq, lipidomics, etc.)
• Skills in confocal microscopy, immunohistochemistry, or flow cytometry
• Skills in western bolt, qPCR, cell and tissue culture
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R, Python, ImageJ)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects focused on the molecular and metabolic mechanisms underlying chronic pain and substance use disorders.
• Design and perform experiments using rodent models, primary cell cultures, and human tissue samples, applying advanced molecular, biochemical, and imaging techniques.
• Analyze multi-omics datasets (transcriptomics, lipidomics, metabolomics) and integrate findings across platforms to generate mechanistic hypotheses.
• Translate human postmortem findings into testable questions in animal and cell-based models through a reverse translational research pipeline.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including bioinformaticians, clinicians, and behavioral neuroscientists, to advance shared project goals.
• Present research findings at internal meetings, national/international conferences, and in peer-reviewed publications.
• Contribute to the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and manuscripts in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Provide mentorship and guidance to graduate students and research assistants in experimental design and data interpretation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in compliance with institutional and federal research standards.

Additional Information

This position will be located The Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (BMES) Building at The University of Texas at Dallas. It's a facility that supports the Bioengineering and Biomedical Sciences programs at UTD, particularly the collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center. 2336 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.

Work is conducted onsite and in-person.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

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.

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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