Research Assistant P8

Texas A&M Engineering; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan TRS

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering in College Station, TX, invites applications for a Research Assistant (P8) in the Civil Engineering department. The role provides skilled, administrative, and managerial support to research projects, planning and directing phases as needed.

Candidates will assist in designing experiments, data analysis, and reporting, while mentoring students and maintaining records. A bachelor’s degree and demonstrated research experience are required; the position is on the main campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, planning, and coordination of experiments.
• Apply standard techniques and maintain detailed data records.
• Use computers and lab equipment for data analysis and evaluation.
• Prepare proposals to funding agencies and manage project finances.
• Mentor undergraduate/graduate students and lab staff as needed.
• Operate and maintain research equipment.
• Assist with reports, invoices, and catalog records.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Job TitleResearch Assistant P8 Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Civil Engineering Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are: Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society. As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description Purpose

The Research Assistant will perform skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
• Evaluates and summarizes results.
• Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.
• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What we need

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Work Location: Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Civil Engineering

The mission of the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University is to prepare our graduates to become professional engineers and leaders in the engineering profession by providing our students with a solid education that will enable them to integrate fundamental scientific engineering principles and that will couple with the latest technological advances to facilitate the development of their problem-solving skills. Additionally, the department provides opportunities for educational enhancement through meaningful interactions with the profession. In summary, we expect our graduates to be fully prepared for life-long learning experiences that will strengthen their abilities to successfully and effectively solve the complex engineering problems facing society.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Required Materials for Application

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest (dependent upon position)

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy

Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development. Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance. Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present original and unexpired documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. 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

At Texas A&M Engineering, our employees are meeting new challenges every day. Through partnerships with industries, communities and academic institutions, the Texas A&M College of Engineering and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) work to enrich the lives of residents of the State of Texas, the United States and the World. Texas A&M Engineering staff and faculty members strive to uphold the university's core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity and Selfless Service while working to fulfill the program’s efforts to transform engineering education.

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