New

Research Associate

University of Texas at Dallas

$55,000 - $63,120 DOQ

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, remote work

United States, Texas, Richardson

Nov 13, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06729P
Position Title	Research Associate
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Department	Texas Medical Device Center
Salary Range	$55,000 - $63,120 DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	11/13/2025
Posting Close Date	12/05/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Desired Start Date	01/01/2026
Job Summary	Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position within the Texas Biomedical Device Center (TxBDC) at The University of Texas at Dallas. The TxBDC is home to a world-class team of scientists, engineers, clinicians, and regulatory experts committed to developing affordable, innovative therapies and technologies to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from neurological disorders. Our team has a strong track record of translating discoveries from preclinical research into human clinical trials. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing therapy development and neurophysiological research that underpins TxBDC's ongoing medical device and neuromodulation programs. This position is ideal for an investigator interested in understanding mechanisms of neural recovery and plasticity and in shaping how new stimulation-based therapies are developed and validated.
Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D in a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience	Candidates must hold a PhD in neuroscience, physiology, biomedical engineering, rehabilitation science, or a related discipline. Preferred applicants will have experience with neurophysiology and behavioral testing, neural recording or stimulation paradigms, and/or translational rehabilitation models. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are required.
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	Design and execute preclinical and clinical studies investigating mechanisms of action and therapeutic efficacy of stimulation-based interventions. Collaborate closely with engineers, clinicians, and regulatory specialists to align physiological insights with therapy design and testing. Develop experimental protocols, perform data acquisition and analysis, and prepare manuscripts and reports. Contribute to ongoing projects involving medical devices by focusing on therapy optimization, dosing paradigms, and functional outcome assessment rather than device hardware design. Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams. Participate in Center meetings and help maintain collaborative relationships with external research partners.
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Additional Information	*A remote work schedule is not available for this position.* What We Can Offer UT 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 Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator* . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.