Part Time Research Lab/Data Assistant, Pediatrics

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our multi-disciplinary team. The position will support a neonatal clinical research program focused on developing objective, non-invasive physiologic biomarkers of gastrointestinal function, feeding tolerance, and gastrointestinal development in preterm infants. The role will involve processing and analyzing multimodal physiologic signals, including electrogastrography, abdominal near-infrared spectroscopy, and other future bedside monitoring modalities. Responsibilities will include signal processing, data quality review, feature extraction, visualization, and development of reproducible analytic workflows using MATLAB, Python, or related tools. The Research Assistant will work under PI supervision to help translate quantitative signal features into clinically meaningful physiologic interpretations that align with neonatal clinical context. The role will also include assisting with preparation of figures, abstracts, manuscripts, progress reports, preliminary data summaries, and grant applications.

BENEFITS

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education : Bachelor’s Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and 1 year of experience Experience : 1 year of experience required with Bachelor's Degree

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security : This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO : UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center