What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate - Shukla Lab position at University of Texas at Dallas?
Job Summary
We are seeking a creative and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to lead projects at the intersection of membrane biology and neurodegeneration. This position provides an exciting opportunity to investigate how organellar dysfunction contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, using state-of-the-art approaches in neuronal cell biology and quantitative membrane biophysics.
Minimum Education and Experience
To ensure a strong fit for the role, candidates with the following skills and experience are especially encouraged to apply:
Molecular Biology Techniques
iPSC and Primary Cell Culture Work
Lab Setup & Team Support
Independently design and execute experiments using advanced cell culture systems (e.g., primary neurons, iPSC-derived neurons)
We are seeking a creative and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to lead projects at the intersection of membrane biology and neurodegeneration. This position provides an exciting opportunity to investigate how organellar dysfunction contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, using state-of-the-art approaches in neuronal cell biology and quantitative membrane biophysics.
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.D in a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience
To ensure a strong fit for the role, candidates with the following skills and experience are especially encouraged to apply:
Molecular Biology Techniques
- Cloning, including lentiviral construct design and generation
- CRISPR/Cas9-based genetic manipulation
iPSC and Primary Cell Culture Work
- Differentiation of iPSCs into neuronal cell types
- Genetic manipulation, immunofluorescence, and live-cell imaging of differentiated neurons
- Experience handling primary cultures (neurons, glia, or microglia from animal brains)
Lab Setup & Team Support
- Contribute to the final stages of lab setup and organization
- Assist with ordering and maintaining lab infrastructure
- Coordinate common reagent purchases with lab members
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate trainees as needed
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
Independently design and execute experiments using advanced cell culture systems (e.g., primary neurons, iPSC-derived neurons)
- Establish and optimize key protocols while mentoring junior trainees
- Contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference presentations
- Coordinate collaborations and maintain regular communication with the PI and external research partners
What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- Retirement Plan Options
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
About UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. A charter member of SEA (STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.
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.
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.
