Job Title
Senior Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Environmental And Occupational HealthProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, 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
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Senior Research Associate performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research. This position supports research in the Center for Health & Nature. Research will be focused on the social and behavioral sciences.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location: College Station, TX
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Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of related experience in the social and behavioral sciences and relevant field of research.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience analyzing research data.
Experience in writing peer reviewed publications.
Experience in survey development and data management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Basic statistical knowledge including t-tests, correlations, regression and ANOVA.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Research
Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various research projects.
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine and non-standard research, keeping detailed records of data.
Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates research projects.
Recommends project guidelines, procedures, policies, rules and regulations.
Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.
Establishes, installs, maintains, operates and/or repairs research equipment.
Oversee and coordinate all studies in the NOVA (Virtual Reality) lab.
Coordinate other Center research projects.
Assists with data management and analysis.
Research Publications and Presentations
Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications.
Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
Assists with writing peer reviewed papers and presentations.
Coordinate all IRB submissions and responses.
Training
Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
Grant Writing
Supports Center Faculty in writing grants.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.