Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Health Behavior

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What we want

The Research Assistant provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Assists with phases in a research project. Assists in preparing proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment, and other lab/personnel in research. Collaborate with other research personnel. This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TAMU does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role

What you need to know

Responsibilities

Research

• Assist with data management, curation, and organization for ongoing research projects.

• Conduct data cleaning, coding, and quality assurance for secondary datasets.

• Assist with quantitative data analyses under the supervision of the PI.

• Provides general support in organizing, scheduling, and coordinating program activities across multiple projects.

• Assists with routine data entry, documentation, and maintaining accurate records.

• Uses computers and software tools to track information, prepare materials, and support program operations.

• Helps compile and summarize information for reports, meetings, and program updates.

Research Publications

• Prepare reports, tables, figures, and summaries of research findings.

• Assist with manuscript preparation, literature reviews, reference management, and formatting for publication.

• Support dissemination activities, including conference abstracts, presentations, posters, and other research products.

Plans and implements strategies to attract and retain Center customers

• Assists the Center director in developing and implementing strategies to identify potential customers

• Conducts market analyses and environmental scanning to identify threats and opportunities for current and future business opportunities

• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of data, services, and products created by the TT&IC

Required Education and Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a collaborative research environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Data analysis skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot.

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 prepopulate 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.