Research Assistant
texas a&m university health science center
📍 college station texas united states🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Job Title**
Research Assistant
**Agency**
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
**Department**
Health Behavior
**Proposed Minimum Salary**
Commensurate
**Job Location**
College Station, Texas
**Job Type**
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
**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 [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[core](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[values](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)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](https://health.tamu.edu/index.html) 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 **Research Assistant** provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Assists with phases in a research project. Assists in preparing proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment, and other lab/personnel in research. Collaborate with other research personnel. This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TAMU does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role
**What you need to know**
**Salary:** Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
**Location/Schedule:** College Station, TX/ Temp/Casual
**Please note:** This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
_**We encourage you to apply!** To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application._
**Responsibilities**
**Research**
* Assist with data management, curation, and organization for ongoing research projects.
* Conduct data cleaning, coding, and quality assurance for secondary datasets.
* Assist with quantitative data analyses under the supervision of the PI.
* Provides general support in organizing, scheduling, and coordinating program activities across multiple projects.
* Assists with routine data entry, documentation, and maintaining accurate records.
* Uses computers and software tools to track information, prepare materials, and support program operations.
* Helps compile and summarize information for reports, meetings, and program updates.
**Research Publications**
* Prepare reports, tables, figures, and summaries of research findings.
* Assist with manuscript preparation, literature reviews, reference management, and formatting for publication.
* Support dissemination activities, including conference abstracts, presentations, posters, and other research products.
**Plans and implements strategies to attract and retain Center customers**
* Assists the Center director in developing and implementing strategies to identify potential customers
* Conducts market analyses and environmental scanning to identify threats and opportunities for current and future business opportunities
* Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of data, services, and products created by the TT&IC
**Required Education and Experience**
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Experience working in a collaborative research environment.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
* Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Data analysis skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
* Ability to work independently and troubleshoot.
**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.