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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

Senior Research Associate

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Texas A&M University is one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, dedicated to improving health through transformative education and innovative research. The Senior Research Associate will perform independent research activities, prepare proposals for funding, and train students while supporting research in the Center for Health & Nature, focusing on social and behavioral sciences.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various research projects

Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine and non-standard research, keeping detailed records of data

Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results

Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates research projects

Recommends project guidelines, procedures, policies, rules and regulations

Evaluates and summarizes experiment results

Establishes, installs, maintains, operates and/or repairs research equipment

Oversee and coordinate all studies in the NOVA (Virtual Reality) lab

Coordinate other Center research projects

Assists with data management and analysis

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

Assists with writing peer reviewed papers and presentations

Coordinate all IRB submissions and responses

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

Supports Center Faculty in writing grants

Qualification

Research data analysisPeer-reviewed publication writingSurvey developmentStatistical knowledgeMultitaskingWord processingSpreadsheet applicationsVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

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

Four years of related experience in the social and behavioral sciences and relevant field of research

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Basic statistical knowledge including t-tests, correlations, regression and ANOVA

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Preferred

Master's degree in a relevant field

Experience analyzing research data

Experience in writing peer reviewed publications

Experience in survey development and data management

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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

Automatic 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

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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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