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Texas A&M University · 3 months ago

Research Specialist II

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Texas A&M AgriLife is a leading organization focused on agriculture and life sciences, and they are seeking a Research Specialist II to support community-engaged research initiatives aimed at promoting health and reducing chronic disease. The role involves collaborating with the Healthy Living team to plan, develop, and implement various research projects, providing operational and technical support throughout the research process.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work closely with faculty and the research team to support the implementation of ongoing studies and the development of new ancillary research, including study design, operations, and reporting. Common research study areas include: maternal-child health and nutrition; obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and/or cardiovascular disease risk reduction interventions for children and adults working with schools, healthcare clinics, and community partners; food system and food insecurity intervention projects; development and evaluation of technology-based interventions (mobile apps)

Design and manage research project operational procedures, including preparing and coordinating IRB human subjects research protocols

Assist with study participant recruitment, data collection, field work, and management of project-related logistics

Contribute to the development and refinement of curricula and program materials for chronic disease prevention and health promotion, ensuring accuracy and consistency

Assist with preparing grant applications and proposals to funding agencies; develop and edit reports, manuscripts, scientific presentations, manuals, and other dissemination products for audiences

Conduct literature reviews to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-engaged health interventions and/or scientific publications

Assist with data management and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), including data cleaning, documentation, acquisition, and merging

Assist in the development and management of online research tools (e.g., Qualtrics, REDCap, etc.) to support data collection, analysis, and evaluation

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research managementData collectionCommunity-engaged researchHuman subjects researchScientific writingProject coordinationData analysisTechnical proficiencyFluent in SpanishCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., public health, nutrition, exercise science, health communication, health administration, etc.)

Six years of related experience

Professional demeanor and demonstrated ability to manage and safeguard confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism, ensuring sensitive data is handled securely and in compliance with privacy policies

Ability to take initiative, work independently, multitask, work cooperatively with others, and manage priorities and tasks as assigned

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Outstanding planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc

Preferred

Master's degree in related field (e.g., public health, nutrition, exercise science, health communication, health administration, etc.)

Fluent in Spanish and English, verbal and written

Research background, including experience with community-engaged research and evaluation projects, specifically research management, data collection and/or experience with implementation of clinical research studies

Experience coordinating research projects in the following areas: maternal and early childhood nutrition; underserved populations; minority and urban health; food systems; food and nutrition security; community-based health behavior interventions

Experience conducting human subjects research and managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications

Experience with scientific writing, including proposal preparation and writing, developing written reports, and editing manuscripts and documents

Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System, including community-campus partnership and the Extension system

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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

Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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