Research Scientist
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 Scientist, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting lab experiments, analyzing, and communicating data in the form of primary research articles, and aiding in grant writing.
This role assists in supervising and mentoring undergraduate students.
What you need to know
Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Required Education and Experience :
Appropriate PhD
Six years of relevant professional experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Supervisory skills
Preferred Education and Experience :
PhD or M.D
Neuroscience lab experience
Work experience in vitro models
Experience in data collection, analysis
Grant writing experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to plan and organize effectively
Responsibilities : Experiments
Experiments
Designs, performs, and analyzes experiments consistent with project objectives.
Conducts independent research aligned with the TAMUS member’s mission.
Develops procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection and analyses.
Data collection and analysis
Keeps detailed records of procedures and data.
Identifies, assimilates, and synthesizes data needed for computer models and manages databases relating to statistical and related software.
Maintains expertise with the latest hardware and software technologies for statistical and numerical data analyses.
Manuscript and Grant Preparation
Prepares data for publication and presentation.
Writes grants and proposals to acquire external funding.
Keeps up-to-date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc.
Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.
Validates strategic decision-aid models.
Lab Management
Assisting with lab maintenance
Mentors students on analyzing and preparing data results.
Coordinates laboratory activities.
Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
of annual paid holidays
Up to and at least each month
Automatically enrollment in the
Health and Wellness :
Professional Development : All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
forcompleting a degree while a Texas A&M employee
a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees