Research Scientist

Job Title

Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

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 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

• 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. 

• 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
• Automatically 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.