Research Associate

Job Title

Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Health And Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we want

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Research Associate to perform independent research activities. This role requires an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and consistent use of discretion and judgement. This individual will operate research equipment, help prepare scientific manuscripts and proposals for funding agencies, and train students and other lab/field personnel in research.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Other Requirements and Factors: Because all or a portion of this position's salary may be funded by grants or contracts, continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• BS in biomechanics, engineering, kinesiology, physiology, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in biomechanics or motion analysis laboratory.

• Experience with human motion capture equipment and analysis software.

• Ability to work without supervision and prioritize a multitask workload.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills to handle multiple, time-sensitive responsibilities, set priorities independently, and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.  

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in biomechanics, engineering, kinesiology, physiology, or a related discipline.

• Experience with the Motek Medical GRAIL system and/or D-Flow.

• Experience using electromyography.

• Experience using ultrasound.

• Experience conducting biomechanical and/or statistical analyses in a computational scripting language (MATLAB, Python, R).

• Experience trouble-shooting research equipment and software.

• Experience writing standardized operating procedures and lab documentation.

• Recent and relevant clinical and translational research experience.

• Evidence of successful collaboration in a professional setting.

• Skill in using Microsoft Office or other software to prepare manuscripts, internal review board submissions, and grant proposals.

• Strong interest in helping to train other researchers and scientists.

• Strong interest in decimating and increasing knowledge of human neuromusculoskeletal form and function to improve performance and mobility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills to support data interpretation, report preparation, and grant proposal development.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Superb and outstanding innovative thinking, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.

• Ability to think and work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively.

• Ability to analyze and present data and program information orally, in writing, and non-technical language.

• Ability to read and proofread documents for accuracy. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, demonstrating professionalism, respect, and a team-oriented approach.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Research

• Designs, plans, conducts, and coordinates rigorous experiments as part of an interdisciplinary team in support of various research projects.

• Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment (3D motion capture, force plates, electromyography, ultrasound, dynamometers, etc).

• Perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results (e.g., Visual 3D, MATLAB, R).

• Prepares and updates standardized operating procedures for lab equipment and software.

• Writes and maintains human subjects research compliance documents

• Assists with participant recruitment and scheduling.

• Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.

Training

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

Research Publications

• Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications.

• Assists with writing scientific conference abstracts, scientific manuscripts, and proposals to funding agencies.

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. 

• Health, dental, vision, life 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

• Automatically 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 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Who we are

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management (KNSM) is one of the largest academic departments at Texas A&M University. As one of four departments in the School of Education & Human Development, KNSM is currently home to over 1,468 undergraduate students, 175 master’s students, 57 doctoral students (1700 total), and 87 funded graduate assistants. KNSM is an active member of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA). The department joins in the efforts of the AKA to promote the discipline of Kinesiology as a field of study and to highlight its applications that affect all through research to enhance people's health. To learn more go to: https://knsm.tamu.edu

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.