Job Description
Job Title
Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Psychiatry and Behavioral ScienceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 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.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
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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 high-throughput screening based on confocal imaging.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Pharmacology or closely related or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
High level experience in confocal imaging and designing experiments for high-throughput screening and other fluorophore analysis.
Experience in developed imaging methods for high-throughout screening.
Experience with imaging with the ability to design sophisticated FRET, 3D multimodal analysis using variety of software.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
Attention to detail.
Ability to troubleshoot issues with imaging instrumentation and data capture and analysis.
Ability to use Elements software and/or coding to design analysis recipe.
Responsibilities:
Research:
Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments to support various research projects.
Evaluates, selects, and applies imaging techniques, 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:
Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
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 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.