Senior Research Associate

Job Title
Senior Research Associate

Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department
Environmental And Occupational Health

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, 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 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

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

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.