Research Associate

Job Title

Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Center for Community Health & Aging

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, 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 Associate plays an integral role in advancing public health research projects with an emphasis on program planning, program evaluation, qualitative and mixed-methods data management, and community-based research.  Prepares proposals and reports for funding agencies, engaging with partner organizations, and supporting research staff. Leads data collection activities and assists with preparation of annual performance reports for projects related to health across the lifespan, including adolescent health and healthy aging.

What you need to know

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

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.  

Travel: This position may require travel for project dissemination

Schedule: 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.  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

• Two years of professional research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related field (e.g. public health, health education, health promotion, or other related fields).

• Three years or more related professional experience.

• Program management coursework or experience

• Program planning coursework or experience

• Program evaluation coursework or experience

• Experience conducting human-subjects research.

• Experience with community-engaged research and evaluation projects.

• Experience developing and utilizing online survey tools and software.

• Experience in writing grant proposals.

• Qualitative data experience (collecting and analyzing)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a fun and supportive team environment that is focused on advancing our work to effectively address health disparities for underserved populations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, present data and perform other computer related tasks.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to conduct literature reviews and assist in academic writing (such as conference abstracts, presentations, and articles for publication)

Responsibilities

Conducts Research

• Designs, plans, and coordinat