Research Associate, Li lab, College of Pharmacy

Research Associate, Li Lab, College of Pharmacy

Join as a Research Associate in the Li Lab at The University of Texas s role involves investigating rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), establishing animal models, and metabolically engineering natural products as potential PMP therapeutics.

Job Posting Details

• Position Open To: All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  Immediately
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan with comprehensive benefits including insurance, Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits, paid vacation, sick and holiday time off, professional development, wellness services, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Work may be performed in‑person or remotely, as determined by supervisor.
• Additional hours or weekends may be required for time‑sensitive projects or events.

Purpose

The Research Associate reports to Jie Li, Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Biological evaluations of natural products related to PMP.
• Microbial genome mining, genetic manipulation, and metabolic engineering for natural product discovery as potential PMP therapeutics.
• Manuscript preparation for scientific publication.
• Generate data and contribute to grant applications.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational and training background in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmacy, with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• At least five years’ postdoctoral research experience with rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), including PMP cell culture and functional assays, and isolation of bacteria from PMP tumor tissues.
• At least five years’ postdoctoral research experience with microbial genome mining, genetic manipulation, metabolic engineering, and natural products bioassays.
• Proficiency in analyzing microbial genomic and metabolomic data.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scientific research and publish original research in leading scientific journals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in bioinformatics and cheminformatics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for working in research teams.

Salary Range

• $68,800+ depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Open office environment.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly.

Required Materials

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• List of 3 Professional References; at least one must be from a supervisor.

Important

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Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings recruited 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.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

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

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…