Senior Research Associate

**Job Title** Senior Research Associate **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** Texas A&M’s Psychology Department is seeking a **Senior Research Associate** to conduct independent research activities requiring advanced scientific knowledge and the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. This position is responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating research projects and experiments; applying advanced research techniques; analyzing and interpreting data; and maintaining detailed research records. The Senior Research Associate will also prepare and submit grant proposals, identify funding opportunities, manage research-related financial accounts, operate and maintain research equipment, contribute to scientific publications, and train students and laboratory or field personnel involved in research activities. **Opportunities to Contribute** * Designs, plans, coordinates, implements, monitors, and evaluates research projects and experiments, including analyzing and summarizing results. * Applies standard and non-standard research techniques, maintains detailed research records, and utilizes laboratory, technical, and computer-based tools to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and evaluation of experimental results. * Recommends project guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. * Establishes, installs, maintains, operates, and repairs research equipment. * Utilizes research findings in scientific publications and clientele-oriented reports. * Identifies funding opportunities, develops and submits grant proposals to funding agencies, and manages financial accounts associated with research projects. * Trains and supervises undergraduate and graduate students, as well as laboratory, technical, and field research staff. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research. **A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:** * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. * Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs. * Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment. * Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software. * Attention to detail. **Salary:** Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience. **Please note:** This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. **Schedule:** May have to work at the weekend and/or after normal hours and may travel as required. **What you need to do** **Apply!** Submit a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist 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](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [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 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; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. 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