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.

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.