Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
School of Engineering MedicineProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Houston, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED. This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of “Physicianeers.” ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years.
What we want
The Research Assistant will support research activities in biomechanics and biomaterials with a focus on computational simulation of membrane and plate structures. The position involves implementation of numerical simulations to study mechanical behavior of biological and bio-inspired structures. This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TAMU does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Houston, TX/Part-time
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in calculus.
Responsibilities
Research
Assist in implementing numerical simulations using MATLAB, Python, or related computational tools.
Will conduct parametric studies and validate simulation results against theoretical predictions or experimental data (as applicable).
Will prepare technical reports, figures, and documentation summarizing research findings.
Maintain organized records of derivations, codes, and simulation workflows
Research Publications
Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
Lab Meetings
Will participate in group meetings and present research progress.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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