Research Scientist

Research Scientist 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.

What we want The Research Scientist, under direction, is responsible for conducting complex independent research into their field of expertise.

May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

About Tamus

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.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• The Research Scientist will utilize techniques and strategies taught to them by their education and experiences to work towards solving the question presented by their research project.
• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
• Oversees the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
• Research Will be responsible for conducting complex independent research into their field of expertise.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
• Oversees the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
• Organizes worksite and determines what supplies are necessary to continue research in an effective manner.
• Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
• Assists with grant acquisition.
• Mentoring/Supervision May assist student researchers, Postdoctoral Research Associates, Assistant Research Scientists, and/or Associate Research Scientists who are working on research related to the project.
• May supervise assigned staff and/or students.
• 10% Presentations: Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
• Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience: PhD in biomedical or immunological sciences related field
• Six years of related experience in biomedical or immunological sciences
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Why Texas A&M University?

Preferred

• Expertise working with rodents Experience in adaptive immunity

Benefits

• 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
• 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

Essential Duties and Tasks

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.

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.