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 P9 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. The laboratory is a neuropharmacology lab utilizing electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, behavior techniques.

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.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

May vary with research area.

Preferred Qualifications

The laboratory uses electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture and mouse behavioral models. Any experience in these is preferable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.

Attention to detail.

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.

W h y Texas A&M University ?

We are a prestigious university wit h strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated wit h a major university, suc h as sporting and cultural events, state-of-t h e-art recreation facilities, t h e Bus h Library and Museum, and muc h more await you. Experience all t h at a big city h as to offer but wit h 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 wit h Texas A&M contributing to employee h ealt h and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid h olidays

Up to eig h t h ours of paid sick leave and at least eig h t h ours of paid vacation eac h mont h

Automatic enrollment in th e Teac h er Retirement System of Texas

Healt h 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, works h ops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree w h ile a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M t h at h as 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.