Research Assistant

  • Prairie View A&M University
  • Houston, TX
  • 1mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, 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 Assistant provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Assists with phases in a research project. Assists in preparing proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment, and other lab/field personnel in research. Collaborates with other research personnel.

 

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   

Location/Schedule: Houston, TX/Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.   

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, mental health, or related field.

  • Working knowledge of MS Office

  • Experience with Excel spreadsheets and database data entry.

  • At least one year of relevant experience in a research or clinical setting.

  • Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

  • Familiarity with database management (ex RedCap) and electronic medical records (ex EPIC).

  • Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Research

  • Assists in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects.

  • Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed record of data.

  • Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment. May repair research equipment.

  • Uses and 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

  • Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

  • Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.


Mentorship

  • Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.


Administrative Tasks

  • Maintains records, data files, and regulatory documents for research study.

  • Attends meetings and phone conferences regarding the study with researchers,

  • clinicians, and sponsors.

  • Generate data reports to determine feasibility for upcoming studies.

  • Maintains and organizes inventory of study supplies and equipment

Why Texas A&M University?

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

 

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.