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Job Title

Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Public Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

Dallas, 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 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.

Who we are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry (https://dentistry.tamu.edu/) in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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

The College of Dentistry is looking for an Research Associate to serve in the Public Health Sciences department.  We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Proposed Salary: $45,000.00 annually

Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Responsibilities

Research Publications

+ 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.

Research

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

+ Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine research, keeping detailed records of data.

+ Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment.

+ Assists in planning and coordinating research projects.

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

+ Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.

Required Education and Experience

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

+ Two years of related experience in dentistry, research or lab setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

+ Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.

+ Attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a demonstrated ability to craft persuasive and compelling content.

+ Strong research abilities and the capacity to synthesize complex information into clear and concise written materials.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

+ Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to producing high-quality work that reflects our professionalism and expertise.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and Adobe program suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).

+ Experience with technical writing, proposal development, and grant writing.

+ Familiarity with RFP/RFQ processes and grant funding mechanisms.

+ History of strong written communications skills, ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals

+ Previous history of grant writing, publication, and/or successful federal/foundational grant funding

+ Masters or Doctoral degree.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

+ 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 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.