Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I, Department of Nutritional Sciences

Job Details

Purpose :

The purpose of this position is to support research studies that aim to improve the health of young children in the Departments of Human Development and Family Sciences, and Nutritional Sciences.

The position entails working closely with interdisciplinary nutrition scientists and human development scientists and their research team.

This position is responsible for the performance of research and duties under supervising research professors, the research lab manager and other staff.

The work shift is typically a usual M-F schedule; however, study visits will also need to be held on weekends and evenings.

Position will end 8 / 31 / 2025, with the potential of extension based on performance and funding.

Assists with clinical intervention research, observational research studies, anthropometric measurements, developmental assessments, and administration of questionnaires.

Assists with recruitment, data collection, data processing, data coding, and transport of specimens, as needed. Adaptability with unscheduled last-minute events like in person and virtual study visits.

Responsibilities :

Provide study intervention for clinical trials and other studies, collect data, conduct recruitment screening and enrollment, and complete administrative visit duties for study visits.

Assist with clinical research measurements and child developmental assessments for study visits.

Support data management and processing.

Assist with other related tasks

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree with nutrition, human development and family sciences, psychology, public health, sociology, education, communication studies, or related field.

Interest in research focused on young children and families.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Exceptional organizational skills.

Ability to assist an active and large research laboratory and meet deadlines.

Must be skilled with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish

Registered Dietitian, Dietetic Technician, or training to become a Dietitian

Experience providing nutrition interventions.

Interest in health promotion and community health.

Experience or coursework focused on infants, children and / or family relationships

Experience conducting research in social or biological sciences, including familiarity with data storage, entry, and management, recruitment and enrollment and interacting with participants.

Salary Range :

$41,500+ depending on qualifications and experience

Working Conditions

Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished)

Work around standard office conditions

Work with MRI or X-ray machines

Work around bio-hazards

May work around chemicals

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Ability to lift and move heavy objects, up to 50 lbs

Usual laboratory conditions.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

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Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.