Research Assistant jobs at Baylor College of Medicine

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Nurturing Resilience Initiative/TCHATT The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth Houston) is seeking a psychology post-doctoral fellow interested in clinical and research training in child and adolescent psychology. Clinical and research training will focus on youth receiving school-based tele-mental health services and children/families who are participating in community-based social-emotional skills groups and evidence-based parenting programs. Applicants must have a PhD in psychology. This is a hybrid position in which postdoctoral fellows will deliver services via telemedicine and in-person at community sites in Harris and Fort Bend Counties. Trainees will choose between one of two tracks within the postdoctoral fellowship, with one track focusing on school-aged youth and the other track focusing on early childhood and parenting. The school-age track includes the delivery of brief social emotional groups at Boys and Girls Club and YMCA locations. The second track includes a focus on early childhood with postdoctoral fellows delivering relational-focused parenting classes to caregivers of children under 6 years old. Both tracks include research and training opportunities and can be customized to individual professional goals. General educational activities include weekly didactic activities, journal clubs, writing clubs, meetings with senior researchers, workshops on grant writing, and individualized career development plans. Scholarly activities are integrated into the fellowship training. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter detailing clinical and research interests and how they would fit with the program, in addition to CV, a scholarly publication, and three references to their applications. Position Summary: A postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise. Position Key Accountabilities: Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results. Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees. Reads and evaluates literature. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels. Have strong written and oral communication skills. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education: Doctoral/Terminal Degree. A PhD in Psychology (e.g., Clinical, School, Counseling) is required. This postdoctoral position involves providing clinical services to youth. Individuals with degrees outside of psychology are not eligible. Candidates will need to have completed an APA accredited Psychology internship. Qualified candidates would have completed an APA accredited psychology internship and graduated from an APA accredited doctoral program in clinical, school, or counseling psychology. Must be highly proficient in providing clinical services, and preferred candidates will have research experience.

The Center for Precision Health (CPH) at UTHealth Houston School of Biomedical Informatics (SBMI), seeks an exceptional candidate for an open-rank research faculty, non-tenure track position in precision medicine and bioinformatics. UTHealth Houston a leading academic health center, is in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center (TMC), located in cosmopolitan Houston, Texas, the fourth largest city in the United States. SBMI currently offers Ph.D. and Master's degrees; it also features certificate programs in biomedical and health informatics. RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate will provide technical expertise to lead in the development of study design, sample or data collection, pipeline development, data analysis, results interpretation, manuscript writing, and grant proposal preparation. Collaborative research with other faculty in the Center for Precision Health, at SBMI, and across UTHealth Houston and the Texas Medical Center (e.g., MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine, etc.) is also strongly encouraged. This position provides opportunities to supervise postdoctoral fellows and lead projects or team research initiatives, as well as develop grant applications. QUALIFICATIONS: * Doctoral degree in one of the following areas: bioinformatics, genomics, genetics, computational biology, biomedical informatics, bioengineering, medicine, biostatistics, computer science, or a related discipline. * Record of verifiable and published research and method development in bioinformatics, genetics, or genomics. * Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Candidate with a machine learning and single-cell omics background and the potential to obtain extramural funding is strongly preferred. HOW TO APPLY: Note that all application materials must be submitted through the UTHealth Houston online system. As part of the application process, the candidate should provide a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, contact information for three references, and a cover letter describing qualifications and career goals. APPOINTMENTS/BENEFITS: This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment on the non-tenure track, renewable yearly. SALARY: Competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience.

What We Are Looking For Baylor University is seeking a Research Assistant in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The research assistant will work in Dr. Lee's Micro/Nano Devices and Systems Laboratory. A Bachelor's degree and less than a year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor's degree and less than a year of relevant work experience are preferred. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. What You Will Do * Support PhD students on active research projects involving implantable micro devices for bone growth applications, liquid metal artificial muscles, and electrochemical sensors for greenhouse gas detection * Design, fabricate, and test device performance * Procure and install laboratory equipment * Maintain the lab with attention to chemical safety * Oversee the day-to-day operations of research * Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission * Ability to comply with university policies * Maintain regular and punctual attendance What You Can Expect As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages. Explore & Engage Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

What We Are Looking For Baylor University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to contribute to data analyses and writing for an ongoing research study on the spiritual lives of young adults with disabilities. This research study is for the Bridges to Belonging project, a partnership among George W. Truett Theological Seminary, the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (School of Education), and the Center for Church & Community Impact (Diana R. Garland School of Social Work). The principal investigators are Drs. Angela Reed (Truett), Erik Carter (Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities), and Gaynor Yancey (Social Work). The Program Manager for the Bridges to Belonging project (Elyse McMullen) will oversee the work of the Research Assistant. A Bachelor's degree and less than one year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience are preferred. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Additional preferred qualifications include: The availability to work in-person Strong written communication skills and grammatical proficiency Deep understanding of accessibility and supportive church practices related to serving young people with disabilities, mental health challenges, and/or chronic illness Experience conducting interviews and data analyses with disabled young adults Higher education degree in the field of social work or theology All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. What You Will Do Analyze findings from a qualitative study addressing the experiences of disabled young adults in church settings Contribute to the writing of findings for the purpose of publication Develop practical resources for our partner congregations Contribute to the development of other materials for our toolkits, including the translation of research findings Attend selected cohort gatherings online and in-person Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission Ability to comply with university policies Maintain regular and punctual attendance What You Can Expect As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages. Explore & Engage Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

An open, fully funded position for a research assistant is available in the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA) (***************************** We are looking for an exceptional candidate with expertise in clinical research to join a collaborative team of clinicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians conducting state-of-the art research on dementia. The position provides opportunities to work with Investigators conducting research on dementia and neurodegenerative diseases as part of the NIA-funded South Texas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The candidate will work closely with the Investigators to coordinate and participate in a variety of complex activities including recruitment, consenting, administering cognitive assessments, documentation, data entry, and quality control review. The candidate will perform diverse research and administrative duties requiring sound judgment. The candidate must be self-motivated, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues. The ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills are a must. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work well independently with research participants and staff with minimal supervision. Possess strong skills for multitasking, meeting competing deadlines, prioritizing and supporting the investigator team. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in basic science is required. EXPERIENCE: None required. PREFERRED: Bilingual in English/Spanish. Supports the investigative team in the planning, evaluation, implementation, and documentation of scientific research. Defines and manages project resource needs within specified timelines and budgets. Maintains research databases; prepares and submits individual study progress reports as needed. Actively recruits, screens, enrolls, and schedules participant for various industry-sponsored or investigator-initiated trials. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and funding source, Maintenance of appropriate regulatory files in compliance with ICH/GCP. Coordinates the interim monitoring visits for source document verification as well as preparing/updating IRB submissions to central and local IRBs. Assists in conducting a variety of research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data Performs all other duties as assigned. Schedules, coordinates, confirms, and supervises study visits. Obtains informed consent of study participants and ensures participant understanding and assessing willingness to continue with the study at each visit. Completes screening procedures for the review of the investigative team, conducts study visits, collects and processes data collection, completes research related forms, completes electronic data entry, and maintains study subject data and upload of source documents for various clinical trials. Follow industry standards and safety regulations. Maintains excellent communication with the investigative team.

Exciting opportunity to join Dr. Turan's lab in our Department of Anesthesiology. His main interests are perioperative outcomes, postoperative pain, regional anesthesia, and persistent surgical pain. He serves as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, the highest-impact US anesthesiology journal. He has also received multiple awards for his clinical research from various societies. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. * As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

The mission of The Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR) is to lead in the research and development of next-generation medical technologies related to hemostasis, resuscitation, and computerized decision support for trauma patients. The research assistant will work with trauma-related research blood samples and must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, including occasional weekends, nights, and holidays schedule. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. * As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

The mission of The Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR) is to lead in the research and development of next-generation medical technologies related to hemostasis, resuscitation, and computerized decision support for trauma patients. The typical schedule for this position is 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (12-hour per shift ) and includes weekends and holidays. The research assistant will work with trauma-related research blood samples and must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays when needed. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. * As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics is shaping the future of patient care, disease prevention, and biomedical discovery by transforming data into innovative solutions powered by artificial intelligence, data science, and informatics. We are the only biomedical informatics program with advanced doctoral degrees in Texas and the largest and only free-standing informatics school in the nation. This is a Part time, Benefits eligible position to work 20 hours a week. This position supports a research team focused on clinical informatics and computational phenotyping. The project involves leveraging modern NLP and machine learning approaches to extract structured information from unstructured clinical notes and advance data-driven health research. This Research Assistant will develop and evaluate LLM-based named entity recognition methods to support computational phenotyping from clinical and biomedical text. The role includes model experimentation, data annotation/curation, and helping to improve automated phenotyping workflows. Preferred Skills: * Experience with large language models (LLMs) and NLP pipelines * Knowledge of named entity recognition (NER) methods * Familiarity with biomedical or clinical text processing * Python proficiency (PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace, spa Cy, etc.) * Prior research experience in machine learning or computational phenotyping is a plus What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. * As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Join Our Research Team at UTHealth School of Nursing! We are seeking a motivated Part-Time/Casual Research Support Assistant (approximately 10 hours per week) to contribute to innovative projects at our Houston, TX campus. In this role, you will provide essential support for research and administrative activities, including data entry and cleaning, conducting literature searches, preparing study materials, and assisting with IRB documentation. Regular weekly meetings with the Principal Investigator (PI) are expected, offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative academic environment. We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Assists research staff in basic to moderately complex tasks to support research initiatives and activities. Position Key Accountabilities: * Handles general inquiries and collects and processes paperwork related to study participants and research data collection. * Schedules study participants for interviews, educational training sessions, or clinical testing/physicals. * Conducts phone surveys with study participants. * Prepares documents and collection kits for field data collection activities. * Assists in the preparation of graphs, tables, study reports and presentation materials. * May assist in data entry. * Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education: * High school diploma required. Must be currently enrolled or will be enrolled in Bachelor's Degree Program or higher. Minimum Experience: * None. Physical Requirements: * Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: * This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: * Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Under general direction of senior research staff, conduct activities support the evaluation manager and director and will be responsible for assisting with implementation of CCTS evaluation activities. This person will assist the evaluation director and other evaluation personnel in all evaluation activities including: assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a data collection system and related data visualizations (such as project dashboards using Power BI), coordinating regular engagement and follow-up with key leaders of the CCTS components, developing and administering surveys and interviews (using REDCap) to collect data for the CCTS, and any other evaluation activities related to the CCTS. This person will provide technical assistance, as needed. Certification of education on the protection of human research participants must be completed within 5 days of the effective date of employment. Position Key Accountabilities: * Assists in the development of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods * Assists in data preparation and management * Assists in preparation and maintenance of data visualization systems, such as progress dashboards * Coordinates regular engagement and follow-up with key leaders of the CCTS components * Assists in monitoring project progress and timelines * Assists in preparing reports and presentations of study findings * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * General knowledge and some detailed concepts of evaluation and research fields. * General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned. * Software proficiency in Microsoft Office products; proficiency in Power BI and REDCap is a plus, as is experience with data management. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. * Master's degree or relevant experience in public health or biomedical informatics, preferred. Minimum Experience: * One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

We are hiring immediately for a Research Assistant I to join the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology in Houston, TX 77030. The ideal candidate for this role should have prior experience in a research lab setting. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field is preferred. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative research environment, contributing to gastrointestinal (GI) research. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. * As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: * No years of experience. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Location: Primarily remote, with occasional on-site work at Cizik School of Nursing, Children's Memorial Hermann, or Texas Children's Hospital (Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX) We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant to join a small, collaborative research team focused on child, parent, and clinician health. This role is ideal for graduate students or motivated undergraduate students looking for meaningful research experience with flexible hours. Most responsibilities can be completed remotely, with only occasional in-person recruitment visits to the Texas Medical Center and scheduled virtual interviews requiring set times. The position involves assisting with data management, data analysis, and literature reviews. You will also help conduct online interviews with children, parents, and clinicians, and may occasionally be asked to recruit participants in person. Spanish fluency, both written and oral, is highly desirable, along with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a supportive academic environment. To learn more about the research team and projects, visit: ********************************************************************************* Position Key Accountabilities: * Handles general inquiries and collects and processes paperwork related to study participants and research data collection. * Schedules study participants for interviews, educational training sessions, or clinical testing/physicals. * Conducts phone surveys with study participants. * Prepares documents and collection kits for field data collection activities. * Assists in the preparation of graphs, tables, study reports and presentation materials. * May assist in data entry. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Spanish written and oral fluency is required Minimum Education: High school diploma required. Must be currently enrolled or will be enrolled in Bachelor's Degree Program or higher. Minimum Experience: None. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. We are looking for a Research Assistant I to join our team. Our center investigates protein misfolding disorders such as Alzheimer's disease from various complementary perspectives. Selected candidates will be able to rapidly contribute to cutting-edge science including the use of transgenic animals, development of ultra-sensitive biochemical cellular assays, protein biochemistry, transcriptomic analysis, and much more. Cover letters are encouraged. This position is funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program, or funding. Location: 6431 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77030 Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. * As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

UTHealth Houston's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Scinces' Nurturing Resilience initiative is hiring a Research Assistant I to support the implementation of a new research project evaluating the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of evidence-based interventions for trauma within pediatric primary care settings. This project will be conducted across three UTHSC pediatric primary care clinics and involves qualitative interviews, stakeholder engagement, and a stepped-care intervention model. The Research Assistant I will play a critical role in coordinating participant recruitment, scheduling and conducting semi-structured interviews, managing consent and data collection processes, maintaining study documentation, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory protocols. The RA will also assist with data entry and management in REDCap, transcription and coding of qualitative interviews, and coordination of stakeholder meetings and follow-up assessments. Other duties may include data collection-related activities, including administering surveys and structured assessments, entering data into databases, and assisting with data quality control and tracking participant progress through study steps. The Research Assistant will also update research records, participant tracking logs, and databases regularly to ensure data accuracy and completeness. The role may also assist in preparing meeting materials, study packets, and documentation for the lab. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol for a pediatric primary care-based trauma intervention study.Research activities may include some or all of the following: participant recruitment and screening,scheduling and coordinating semi-structured qualitative interviews with caregivers, providers, and clinic staff, assisting with implementation mapping sessions; and supporting delivery of intervention activities across clinic sites. * Maintains a safe and efficient work environment, by ensuring regulatory compliance, including assisting with IRB creation, updates, and continuing reviews, and maintaining essential regulatory documentation. * Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. * As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

We are hiring immediately for a Research Technician I to join the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in Houston, TX 77030. In this role you will be working on electrophysiological characterization of ion channels. Cell Culture, patch clamp experiments, assisting in routine lab duties such as autoclaving and ordering supplies. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Provides routine, entry-level technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Conducts various routine tests in a clinical and/or diagnostic laboratory setting involved in research. * Collects research and clinical data in accordance with requested method. * Prepares lab solutions for simple and more complex biochemical experiments and clinical tests. Performs tests using autoclave machine, pipet washer, centrifuge, microscope, and ultraviolent light microscope with fluorescent detachments. * Performs autoclaving and disposal of biohazardous materials. * Collects and duplicates reference material. * Washes, dries, and sterilizes laboratory glassware and instruments. Distributes clean glassware to appropriate laboratories. * Orders laboratory supplies. * Performs custodial laboratory duties. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * None. Minimum Education: * High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum Experience: * No experience necessary. Six months of experience in research lab preferred. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

The division of neurocritical care at the department of neurosurgery, McGovern Medical School is seeking a Research Associate to work on projects focused on studying the genetic factors that affect the clinical outcomes after traumatic brain injury, and immunologic responses and brain-gut axis dysregulations after TBI. The successful candidate will work with next generation sequencing (whole genome sequencing, exome sequencing, RNA-seq, microbiome analysis). The research associate will receive training in grant application preparation. The successful candidate will participate in weekly division research meetings, as well as lectures, seminars, the annual departmental retreat, and national conferences. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of experiments. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s). Position Key Accountabilities: * Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects. * Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities. * May recruit study participants or field interviewers. * Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication. * Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. * Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication. * Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or Master's degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or Doctorate degree. Minimum Experience: Years of experience varies based on education level. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. The selected candidate will serve as Director of the Center for Craniofacial Research (CCR), a university-wide research center that integrates basic, translational, and clinical research in oral and craniofacial biology with members in both the School of Dentistry and the School of Medicine, primarily within the Department of Pediatrics. The Center for Craniofacial Research (CCR) is one of the School's flagship research units, designed to foster collaborative research in craniofacial and oral health sciences. The School of Dentistry, currently ranked number eight in research funding among U.S. dental schools by the NIDCR, is one of seven schools in UTHealth Houston, which is located in the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the world's largest medical complex. The CCR and UTHealth Houston provide access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including imaging, genomics, proteomics, histopathology cores, and pre-clinical models. We seek an exceptional investigator with a record of leadership, innovation, and externally funded research in craniofacial and/or oral sciences. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong history of interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and program development, and will be expected to advance both the CCR and the School of Dentistry's strategic research priorities. This position is highly competitive, with regard to salary, start-up package, and laboratory space. Applicants must hold a PhD, DDS, DDS/PhD, or equivalent degree(s). Position Key Accountabilities: As Director of the CCR, the appointee will provide: * Research and Scientific Leadership * Develop and sustain a robust, externally funded research program in craniofacial and/or oral biology. * Guide strategic growth of CCR research programs, fostering innovation and translational impact. * Promote integration of CCR research with NIH/NIDCR initiatives and cross-School collaborations. * Administrative and Strategic Leadership * Provide vision and direction for the CCR, ensuring alignment with the School of Dentistry's Strategic Plan. * With the Associate Dean for Research, manage CCR resources, core facilities, and collaborative initiatives. * Represent CCR within the School, across UTHealth Houston, and in the broader scientific community. * Mentorship and Training * Mentor junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and students engaged in CCR research. * Build interdisciplinary research teams and facilitate faculty development in grant writing and project leadership. * Teaching and Service * Contribute to teaching in the predoctoral and/or graduate curriculum. * Serve as an active and visible leader in professional organizations (e.g., AADOCR/IADR). * Participate in service activities consistent with the missions of the School and UTHealth Houston. Qualifications: * PhD, DDS, DDS/PhD, or equivalent. * Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor on the tenure track. * Demonstrated record of sustained independent research funding (preferably NIH/NIDCR). * Evidence of high-impact publications in oral/craniofacial or related biomedical sciences. * Experience in leadership roles with clear potential to direct a multidisciplinary research center. * Strong record of mentorship, collaboration, and research program development. * Commitment to the School's missions of research, education, service, and training of the next generation of dental professionals. Applicants should include in their application: * Cover letter * Curriculum vitae * Statement of research and teaching interests * Vision for the CCR * Names and contact information for three references

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. The BRAINS (Brain, Rejuvenation, Aging, Inflammation, Neurodegeneration, and Stroke) Research Laboratory, at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) in Houston is looking for a Research Associate who is interested in Stroke, Vascular Dementia and Neurocardiology. Qualified candidates should have a strong background in neurology and behavioral sciences, strong work ethics, critical thinking abilities, and excellent organization and communication skills.Experience in small animal cognitive behavior testing, and analysis, mouse handling, minor surgeries like subcutaneous implants, flow cytometry and ELISA is highly desirable. Location: 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030 Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of experiments. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s). Position Key Accountabilities: * Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects. * Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities. * May recruit study participants or field interviewers. * Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication. * Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. * Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication. * Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or Master's degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or Doctorate degree. Minimum Experience: Years of experience varies based on education level. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.