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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.

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

We are hiring a Part-time Research Assistant III to join UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics in Houston, TX 77030. In this role you plan and implement research experiments according to research protocol. This may include patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities. 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: Conducts and executes complex scientific experiments and research endeavors and interprets the results. Position Key Accountabilities: * Plans and implements research experiments 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. * Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project. * Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project. * Assists with identifying type and quality of supplies needed for research project to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure smooth operations. * May monitor laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops. * May provide guidance and training of laboratory technicians, field interviewers, research subjects, support staff and/or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Advanced knowledge of concepts of research field assigned. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: * Two (2) years 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 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 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. UTHealth Houston's Neurology Research Department is hiring for a Research Assistant II to join their team of professionals. This RAII will bring expertise in neuronal extracellular vesicles (EVs) that will help the Manickam Lab generate preliminary data for the ALS-EV R01 resubmission and will further strengthen this line of research in the lab. They will also train new students and postdocs in experiments related to neuronal EVs and Seahorse analysis. 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 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: Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices. Position Key Accountabilities: * Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. 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. * Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities. * Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project. * Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department * As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. * May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. 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.

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. UTHealth Houston's Ophthalmology & Visual Science Department is seeking a Research Assistant I to join their team of professionals. We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic, a sense of responsibility, self-motivation, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn and grow with the group. Our research focuses on identifying therapeutic targets for retinal diseases using animal models. If you are interested in biomedical science and want to develop general and/or specialized skills in vision research, this will be an ideal position for you. Applicants with a background in biomedical sciences will be considered. Previous experience with animal work is preferred. Responsibilities include: * Under supervision, perform both in vitro and in vivo experiments and maintain accurate experimental records. * Conduct data analyses, interpret results, summarize findings, and present them to the Principal Investigator. * Perform various duties as needed to support the function of the position. Minimum requirements: * BS in biomedical sciences or a related field. * Willingness to work with animals. Preferred skills: * Western blot analysis. * PCR analysis. * Immunostaining. * Microdissection. Location: 6400 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: 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. UTHealth Houston's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the McGovern Medical School is hiring for a full-time Research Assistant II to join their team of professionals. The RA II will be responsible for conducting projects involving mouse genetics and models of retinal injury, working with the Principal Investigator (PI) to design and analyze project-related experiments, performing experiments, maintaining good record-keeping, and writing reports for the PI. The candidate will be trained to perform various in vivo procedures on mouse eyes. 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: 6655 Travis Street, Houston, 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 general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices. Position Key Accountabilities: * Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. 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. * Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities. * Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project. * Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department * As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. * May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. 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.

The Division of Rheumatology is seeking a Research Assistant III. The preferred candidates will have experience working with tissue culture, including maintaining, freezing, and thawing cell cultures, as well as harvesting cells for RNA or protein extraction. Preferred candidates will also have experience with bench work, including PCR, qPCR, Western blots, histologic staining of cells or tissues, and preparing common buffers and solutions. No work with live animals; however, the candidate will work with primary human or animal blood and tissue samples. The role also includes basic laboratory maintenance responsibilities, such as maintaining liquid nitrogen levels in tanks and CO2 levels in incubators. 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: The preferred candidates will have experience working with tissue culture, including maintaining, freezing, and thawing cell cultures, as well as harvesting cells for RNA or protein extraction. Preferred candidates will also have experience with bench work, including PCR, qPCR, Western blots, histologic staining of cells or tissues, and preparing common buffers and solutions. No work with live animals; however, the candidate will work with primary human or animal blood and tissue samples. The role also includes basic laboratory maintenance responsibilities, such as maintaining liquid nitrogen levels in tanks and CO2 levels in incubators. Position Key Accountabilities: * Plans and implements research experiments 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. * Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project. * Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project. * Assists with identifying type and quality of supplies needed for research project to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure smooth operations. * May monitor laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops. * May provide guidance and training of laboratory technicians, field interviewers, research subjects, support staff and/or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Advanced knowledge of concepts of research field assigned. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years 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 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 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 Office of Population Health and the Center for Interprofessional Collaboration are seeking a Research Assistant to assist with operational tasks for Community Action Poverty Simulator (CAPS) events. The Poverty Simulator was developed to help raise awareness about the social determinants of health and various aspects of poverty, leading to in-depth discussions about the role healthcare providers and policy play in the overall community. Since 2023, the simulator has become a graduation requirement for all nursing, dental, and medical students. To support full-time CAPS staff, the Research Assistant will be available during CAPS sessions to address any needs that arise. This role only works about three hours a week on a part-time basis without any benefits. Position Summary: Assist the Community Action Poverty Simulator (CAPS) team in preparing and implementing the educational series. This may include internal/external communication, provision of administrative support to streamline processes for events, and improve productivity and management of educational materials, supplies, and documents Position Key Accountabilities: * Attend CAPS sessions to support operational tasks as needed. * Assist the team in coordinating nutritional supplements for learners, volunteers, and partners. * Assists with student and volunteer sign-in and other administrative tasks during CAPS events. * Fill in as a community representative when needed (script provided). * Attend CAPS sessions to support operational tasks as needed. * Assist the team in coordinating nutritional supplements for learners, volunteers, and partners. * Assists with student and volunteer sign-in and other administrative tasks during CAPS events. * Fill in as a community representative when needed (script provided). * Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's Degree required * May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. 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.

We are hiring immediately for a Research Assistant III (full-time) to join the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of OBGYN -Maternal Fetal in Houston, TX 77030. Ideal candidate for this role should have prior experience in a clinical or laboratory setting and familiarity with OBGYN 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: Conducts and executes complex scientific experiments and research endeavors and interprets the results. Position Key Accountabilities: * Plans and implements research experiments 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. * Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project. * Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project. * Assists with identifying type and quality of supplies needed for research project to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure smooth operations. * May monitor laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops. * May provide guidance and training of laboratory technicians, field interviewers, research subjects, support staff and/or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Advanced knowledge of concepts of research field assigned. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: * Two (2) years 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 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 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 Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Research Assistant to support the HOMES Program! Under close supervision of the program director, this role conducts data collection and process monitoring according to the SAMHSA-funded UTHealth HOMES and National Institutes of Health (NIH) research protocols. Education and/or experience working with mental health, substance use, medical, or social services systems, including individuals who are unhoused, preferred. The UTHealth Houston HOMES Program, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the TIEH Grant, aims to support long-term mental health recovery, reduce substance use, and improve access to primary care, income supports, and permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness with serious mental illness or co‑occurring disorders. Since its launch in 2018, the program has served more than 500 people by providing evidence-based outpatient behavioral health treatment, psychiatric medication management, primary medical care and coordination, SOAR case management for disability benefits, linkage to supported employment, and housing assessments with navigation through HUD's Coordinated Access system. 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 the SAMHSA-funded UTHealth HOMES and National Institutes of Health (NIH) research protocols. Research activities may include some or all of the following: participant recruiting, screening, enrollment, and assisting with informed consent. data collection, administration of clinical assessments and 6-month follow-up assessments. Additionally, 20% of the project effort will be devoted to developing motivational interviewing scripts for chatbot development * Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates records and databases as needed. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research project. * Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. * As needed, may coordinate 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.

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.

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.

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: We are seeking an energetic, well-organized, and research- and administration-focused full-time Research Assistant I to support Dr. Simone Brioschi's laboratory at the Center for Neuroimmunology and Glia Biology, McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston (Texas). Our laboratory investigates molecular communication between immune cells and brain cells (collectively referred to as neuroimmune communication) during brain development, homeostasis, and disease. Our research relies heavily on mouse models, including multiple Cre recombinase-based genetic systems to selectively target specific cell populations. We seek candidates holding a B.S. or M.S. degree with a strong passion for biomedical research. The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, eager to learn, and genuinely motivated to contribute to high-impact scientific publications. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Brioschi, the candidate will gain foundational training in central and systemic immunology and develop significant expertise in flow cytometry, imaging techniques, and single-cell RNA-sequencing methodologies. This position provides comprehensive research training applicable to future careers in academia or industry. The Research Assistant in Dr. Brioschi's lab will play a key role in: * Organizing and maintaining mouse colonies * Managing ordering and restocking of laboratory materials and consumables * Assisting with wet-lab experiments and data analysis under the supervision of Dr. Brioschi 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.

We are seeking a remote Research Assistant to support public health research focused on migrant communities. Key responsibilities include qualitative data coding, project coordination, and literature reviews to support reports, grants, and IRB applications. The role involves collaboration with a small, national and international team, and occasional travel for community events. Experience with migrant communities, Spanish fluency, and familiarity with community-engaged research are valuable. A current project includes an HIV prevention study with Seasonal Migrant Workers. 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: 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. Certification/Skills: 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.

We are hiring immediately for a Research Scientist to join the UTHealth Houston Center for Precision Health in McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics in Houston, TX 77030. In this position, you will work in projects focused on precision medicine, functional roles of genetic variants in complex disease, next generation sequencing, and single-cell omics. This is an exciting time for a highly motivated Research Scientist to join the team. 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: Coordinates, supervises, and directs major biomedical research projects. Provides advanced scientific and technical expertise to contribute to the formulation, implementation, and analysis of techniques, procedures, and results of research projects. Plans, supervises, and directs research, investigation, or other technical operations. Provides technical expertise to facilitate the design, implementation, and analysis of procedures, techniques, and results, which enables investigators to conduct research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Determines feasibility of possible projects to ensure results will have a significant impact. Determines project feasibility in terms of staff, time, and resources. * Plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and other biomedical, dental, or related scientific areas. Identifies the problem through contact with other researchers, practicing physicians, or literature searches. Formulates a problem or project to research. Designs procedures to solve the problem. * Conducts experiments using advanced equipment and applying complex techniques. Procedures may include tissue culture, protein purification, enzyme purification, enzyme assays, membrane protein purification, monoclonal antibody analysis, cytogenic analysis, gel electrophoresis, immunoelectrophoresis, immunofluorescent method, radioimmunoassays, biometry, biofeedback, neurotransmitter analysis, biospectrometry, microtomy, liquid, gas and thin layer chromatography, microspectrophotometry, tissue processing, tissue staining, behavioral testing, anesthetic dosage, neurohistochemistry, animal surgery, immunochemistry, gel electrophoresis, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing, electron microscopy, and biophysical assays and measurements. * Designs experimental procedures, which may involve examining new techniques, that may improve existing analysis and provide additional capabilities. * Evaluates the data from the analysis. * Presents results in a written paper for publication, in a presentation at a meeting, or through personal contact with faculty members and other researchers. * Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attends basic safety training courses. * Provides work direction and guidance to personnel within department. May lead projects and activities. * Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Duties: * Identifies and assesses feasibility and significance of research projects. Formulates a project or identifies a problem by using information and data obtained through contact with other researchers, physicians, or literature searches. Conducts a feasibility study in terms of staff, time, and resources. If the findings are favorable, designs the procedures and establishes a research methodology to investigate and solve the problem. * Designs, executes, and interprets the results of complex biomedical and scientific experiments using advanced equipment, complex technique methods, and procedures. Performs research to provide clues for health care professionals to utilize in preventative medicine and in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the future. * Formulates and implements new research techniques to enable projects to be carried out efficiently and ensures successful completion of assigned goals. * Stays abreast of new biomedical progress and technological advances in order to upgrade research skills and produce better and faster results. Researches literature for new biomedical progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills. * Collaborates and submits research findings for publication to advance the scientific knowledge of others. Results and findings are submitted through written research papers, public presentation at local or national meetings, or personal exchanges with faculty member and other scientists. * Assists the principal investigator in obtaining grant funds and other types of financial support. * Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attends basic safety training courses. * Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations. Certification/Skills: None. Minimum Education: Doctorate Degree. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a related research environment and have verifiable publications within the field of the research project. Preferred Skills: * Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages is highly preferred: Perl, Python, R, of C++ * Working knowledge of genetics and molecular biology is a plus. * Good knowledge in bioinformatics and machine learning * Experience in analyzing high-throughput genomic data. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required. Performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities. Job Duties: * Performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity. * Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions. * Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis. * Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator. * Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results. * Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data. * Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. * Maintains lab for animal and environmental safety compliance. * Maintains lab inventory of supplies and equipment. * Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator. * May provide guidance to junior research staff.•Adheres to internal controls established for department. * Performs related duties as required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Animal Science/Care Surgery * Biological Assays * Quantitative Analysis * Qualitative Analysis * Data Analysis * Tabulation of Data * Equipment Calibration * Technical Writing Experience * Standard Laboratory Equipment Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

We are hiring immediately for a full-time Research Assistant I to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville, Tx. 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: Recruit participants for community research initiatives. * Administer surveys and enter survey data as needed. * Track and conduct follow up visits with participants recruited in community intervention studies. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Deliver educational modules to participants in home and community settings. * 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.