Research Associate

Texas A&M University- Kingsville; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Kingsville in Midland, Texas seeks a researcher to perform independent or supervisory roles in grant-funded investigations requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a scientific field, with discretion and judgment guiding experiment design, execution and interpretation.

The position involves preparing proposals for funding agencies, supervising graduate students and lab personnel, and coordinating multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Perform independent or supervisory research roles requiring advanced knowledge in a scientific field.
• Prepare proposals for funding agencies and supervise graduate students and other lab personnel.
• Position located in Midland, Texas, with a one-year appointment and potential extension based on grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in support of research projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data.
• Use computers and laboratory equipment to perform data analysis and evaluation of results.
• Summarize results for inclusion in scientific publications or reports.

Job description

Job Description Perform independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment. Prepare proposals for funding agencies, operation of research equipment, supervision of graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research. Job location is in Midland, Texas. Position is for one year with option to extend based on grant funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data.
• Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results
• Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and cl...