Research Engineering Scientist Associate III, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering Scientist Associate III, Department of Biomedical Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Biomedical Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 19, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

To provide research support in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Tim Yeh.

Responsibilities

• To develop and perform engineering and/or scientific research requiring special qualifications or attainment, with wide latitude for independent action and decision.

• Responsible for complex or unusual research assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.

• Proposes, plans, schedules, coordinates, completes and reports the detailed phases of a part of, or all of, a research project.

• Devises new approaches to problems encountered.

• Oversees and assists in the preparation of specifications.

• Assumes responsibility for acceptance or rejection of results achieved.

• Performs related duties as required

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or other closely related field with four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Lab experience using specialized research equipment 

Salary Range

$70,000

Working Conditions

Occasionally may require working with hazardous equipment or materials.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed t