• Research Technician

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Research Technician

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    Psychology

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Here's a Glimpse of the Job

     

    We are looking to hire a Research Technician to create research stimuli for an ongoing lab project. This position should have a strong ability to produce realistic drawings, as you will be responsible for designing and rendering lifelike graphics, animations, and other visual elements for use in various digital and print media. Additionally, you will be collaborating closely with our P.I., Dr. Midgette and her research team to ensure design consistency across all channels.

    Opportunities to Contribute:

    + Prepare rough drafts according to requirements.

    + Redefine designs with illustration software.

    + Use various colors, graphics and effects to better visualize project concepts.

    + Ensure that illustrations meet quality and color standards.

    + Define time and budget limitations per design or project.

    + Participate in design briefs with editors and/or Principal Investigators (PIs) and collaborators.

    + Effectively communicates design concepts, rationale, and feedback to editors, PIs and collaborators.

    + Addresses design challenges and finds creative solutions.

    Qualifications

    + High school diploma.

    + 2 years of related or relevant experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Previous experience conducting research in social psychology, developmental psychology, or a related field is a plus.

    + Experience with recruitment events and advertising.

    + 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 meet deadlines and work independently.

    + Ability to create compelling visuals that convey project goals.

    + Proficient in software such as Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe, etc.

    + Strong focus on detail to ensure high-quality and precise illustrations.

     

    Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

     

    Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.

     

    What You Need to Do

     

    Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

     

    Why Texas A&M University?

     

    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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

    The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

    + Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience

    + Clinical Psychology

    + Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

    + Industrial/Organizational Psychology

    + Social & Personality Psychology

     

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    In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Diversity Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html

     

    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 (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

    + 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, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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.