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Research Assistant
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Position Information
| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. |
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| Posting Title | Research Assistant |
| Department | HSC-Pharmacology & Neuroscience-302700 |
| Job Location | Fort Worth |
| Full Time/Part Time | |
| Retirement Eligibility | TRS Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
| Salary Information | Commensurate with Experience |
| Department Summary | The Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience currently consists of 33 faculty, who advise and train many graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research staff in (1) the neurobiology of aging, neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injury, and stroke; (2) diseases of the eye; and (3) drug discovery, drug development, and behavioral pharmacology. P&N is also the home of the National Institutes of Health T32 program “Training In the Neurobiology of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease” (T32 AG020494). P&N also maintains cutting-edge facilities for mass spectrometry, advanced confocal microscopy, high-throughput electrophysiology, and in vivo preclinical neurocognitive psychomotor and sensorineural testing. |
| Position Overview | The Research Assistant with join the Shi Lab in support of human subjects research project. Will work with members of the community to recruit and consent elderly subjects for study. |
Additional Posting Details
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | * Knowledge and skills in using a range of software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SPSS, STATA. * Ability to work independently. * Ability to organize and prioritize tasks. * Ability to communicate effectively; perform other administrative/clerical tasks. * Aptitude in general laboratory procedures, techniques, and documentation. * Willingness to acquire competence in new techniques. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Willingness to learn new skills and technologies; flexibility to adapt to lab scheduling and needs. |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Work Schedule | M – F; 8 am – 5 pm |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Classification Title | Research Assistant |
| Physical Requirements | Carrying, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate |
Job Duties
| o | Recruit elderly subjects for participation in study; obtain written consent for participation; schedule subjects’ visits to the lab; coordinate with other departments for clinical visits. |
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| o | Assist with lab setup and testing measurements prior to the experiments; provide assistance during the subjects’ orientation and training. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S5763P |
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| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/68664 |
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