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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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues 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

We are looking for a Research Associate to perform independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a scientific field. This role involves preparing proposals for funding agencies, operating research equipment, and training students and other lab/field personnel in research techniques.

What you need to know

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

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended .

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s in management information systems, computer science, or psychology

+ Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of R, C++, Python, and/or Java

+ Minors in computer science and/or data science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

+ Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills

+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

+ Research: Assists senior research staff with coding and testing of data analysis routines for publication, grant pilot data, and other forms of dissemination (including conferences, departmental meetings, and progress reports). Develops, tests, and conducts routines for formatting and uploading data to the NIH National Data Archive. Assists other study staff with data collection as required.

+ Research Procedure Support: Develops dictionaries of SQL queries for the extraction of specific data from the REDCap databases for each study. Maintains a brochure of standard operating procedures for neurophysiological research equipment and related software. Will be the primary staff member in charge of ensuring that data meets the required standards and is uploaded at the correct time intervals. Prepares standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both hardware and software used in research. Provides technical support related to research equipment, hardware, and software to other members of the department. Assists with the maintenance of shared research equipment (EEG, TMS, Viewpix monitor, Digitimer) and help train new members of the department on the proper use of this equipment.

+ Training: Acts as a liaison with the Center for Advanced MRI to develop imaging and analysis protocols for lab neuroimaging studies. Will develop and maintain documentation. Provides training materials for specific and/or bespoke research software to members of the department as required.

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.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-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

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.