Posting DetailsPosting Details
Posting Number S07327P
Position Title Research Associate
Functional TitleDepartment Texas Medical Device Center
Salary Range $69,000
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)Posting Open Date 10/29/2026
Posting Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 01/04/2027
Job Summary The Research Associate will work as a research fellow at the Texas Biomedical Device Center. The role supports active projects in recovery from neurological injuries, with a special focus on post-stroke neuroplasticity and motor control. Efforts will involve working with preclinical models and translating findings into pivotal human research trials. The associate will be expected to support ongoing projects related to vagus nerve stimulation and implantable neural devices, while also developing their own innovative ideas for new projects. Candidate will participate in regular meetings with Center researchers and create and maintain constructive collaborations with outside researchers.
Minimum Education and Experience Ph.D in a related field.
Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree-granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.
Preferred Education and Experience Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field a related field.
- Specialized expertise in the mechanisms underlying motor control in stroke patients.
- Proven ability to process and analyze electrophysiological signals (EEG, EMG) and portico-muscular coherence using tools like Matlab and R.
- A strong record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated success in drafting and securing competitive research funding (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellowships).
- Experience with clinical assessments such as the Fugl Meyer and Wolf Motor Function Test.
- Design, conduct, and oversee longitudinal experimental protocols with neurological injury patients.
- Acquire, process, and perform advanced statistical analyses on kinematic and electrophysiological (EEG/EMG) data.
- Author and publish scientific articles in high-impact journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
- Draft and edit grant proposals to secure competitive research funding.
- Supervise, guide, and mentor teams of graduate and undergraduate researchers in experimental design and data processing.
Other Qualifications To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Research Associate will work as a research fellow at the Texas Biomedical Device Center. The role supports active projects in recovery from neurological injuries, with a special focus on post-stroke neuroplasticity and motor control. Efforts will involve working with preclinical models and translating findings into pivotal human research trials. The associate will be expected to support ongoing projects related to vagus nerve stimulation and implantable neural devices, while also developing their own innovative ideas for new projects.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions Standing in the lab and sitting in the office about half and half of the time.
Physical ActivitiesWorking ConditionsAdditional Information Work is conducted on-site and in-personWhat We Can OfferUT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
- AD&D Insurance
- Dental & Vision Plan Options
- Long and short-term disability
- TRS Retirement Plan
- Fertility Benefits
- Paid time off
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