Research Associate

Job Title Research Associate

Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Bryan, Texas

Job Type Staff

Job 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 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.

What you need to know Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Travel: May travel as required.

Responsibilities:

Research

Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various research projects.

Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine research, keeping detailed records of data.

Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment.

Assists in planning and coordinating research projects.

Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.

Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.

Research Publications

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.

Training

Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

Industry Liaison

Communicate across various industry sponsors and vendors to ensure industry trials are on track, meeting target enrollment and expectations, and GCP is adhered to.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology and related health sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two years of related experience in industry clinical trials.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of R, C++, Python, and/or Java.

Minors in Computer Science and/or Data Science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

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

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 pre-populate 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.