The posting
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 perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values 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
The Research Associate P9 performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research. The laboratory is a neuropharmacology lab utilizing electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, behavior techniques.
What you need to know
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
Travel: May travel as required.
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 specialized and relevant field of research.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- May vary with research area.
Preferred Qualifications
- The laboratory uses electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture and mouse behavioral models. Any experience in these is preferable
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
- Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
- Attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
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.
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.
Training:
- Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and 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.



