The University of Texas at Austin
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I, Department of Nutritional Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I, Department of Nutritional SciencesHiring Department:
Department of Nutritional SciencesPosition Open To:
All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours:
40FLSA Status:
ExemptEarliest Start Date:
ImmediatelyPosition Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025Location:
AUSTIN, TXJob Details:Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to support research studies that aim to improve the health of young children in the Departments of Human Development and Family Sciences, and Nutritional Sciences. The position entails working closely with interdisciplinary nutrition scientists and human development scientists and their research team. This position is responsible for the performance of research and duties under supervising research professors, the research lab manager, and other staff. The work shift is typically a usual M-F schedule; however, study visits will also need to be held on weekends and evenings. Position will end 8/31/2025, with the potential of extension based on performance and funding.Responsibilities:Provide study intervention for clinical trials and other studies, collect data, conduct recruitment screening and enrollment, and complete administrative visit duties for study visits.Assist with clinical research measurements and child developmental assessments for study visits.Support data management and processing.Assist with other related tasks.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in nutrition, human development and family sciences, psychology, public health, sociology, education, communication studies, or related field.Interest in research focused on young children and families.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Exceptional organizational skills.Ability to assist an active and large research laboratory and meet deadlines.Must be skilled with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish.Registered Dietitian, Dietetic Technician, or training to become a Dietitian.Experience providing nutrition interventions.Interest in health promotion and community health.Experience or coursework focused on infants, children, and/or family relationships.Experience conducting research in social or biological sciences, including familiarity with data storage, entry, and management, recruitment and enrollment, and interacting with participants.Salary Range:
$41,500+ depending on qualifications and experienceWorking Conditions:Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).Work around standard office conditions.Work with MRI or X-ray machines.Work around bio-hazards.May work around chemicals.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Use of manual dexterity.Ability to lift and move heavy objects, up to 50 lbs.Usual laboratory conditions.Required Materials:Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.Letter of interest.Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for 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 Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 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 the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.
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Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I, Department of Nutritional SciencesHiring Department:
Department of Nutritional SciencesPosition Open To:
All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours:
40FLSA Status:
ExemptEarliest Start Date:
ImmediatelyPosition Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025Location:
AUSTIN, TXJob Details:Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to support research studies that aim to improve the health of young children in the Departments of Human Development and Family Sciences, and Nutritional Sciences. The position entails working closely with interdisciplinary nutrition scientists and human development scientists and their research team. This position is responsible for the performance of research and duties under supervising research professors, the research lab manager, and other staff. The work shift is typically a usual M-F schedule; however, study visits will also need to be held on weekends and evenings. Position will end 8/31/2025, with the potential of extension based on performance and funding.Responsibilities:Provide study intervention for clinical trials and other studies, collect data, conduct recruitment screening and enrollment, and complete administrative visit duties for study visits.Assist with clinical research measurements and child developmental assessments for study visits.Support data management and processing.Assist with other related tasks.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in nutrition, human development and family sciences, psychology, public health, sociology, education, communication studies, or related field.Interest in research focused on young children and families.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Exceptional organizational skills.Ability to assist an active and large research laboratory and meet deadlines.Must be skilled with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish.Registered Dietitian, Dietetic Technician, or training to become a Dietitian.Experience providing nutrition interventions.Interest in health promotion and community health.Experience or coursework focused on infants, children, and/or family relationships.Experience conducting research in social or biological sciences, including familiarity with data storage, entry, and management, recruitment and enrollment, and interacting with participants.Salary Range:
$41,500+ depending on qualifications and experienceWorking Conditions:Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).Work around standard office conditions.Work with MRI or X-ray machines.Work around bio-hazards.May work around chemicals.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Use of manual dexterity.Ability to lift and move heavy objects, up to 50 lbs.Usual laboratory conditions.Required Materials:Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.Letter of interest.Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for 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 Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 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 the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.
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