Research Scientist

TAMU Press; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Bryan, TX seeks a Research Scientist to conduct complex independent research in biomedical and immunological sciences. The role involves applying advanced techniques, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with faculty and researchers.

This grant-funded position requires a PhD and at least six years of related experience. You will mentor students, assist with grant acquisition, present findings, and contribute to progress reports

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical or immunological sciences required.
• Six years of related biomedical/immunological experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex independent research related to the field of expertise.
• Oversee preparation and cleaning of the worksite; analyze data and summarize results.
• Write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications; assist with grant acquisition.
• Mentor student researchers and supervise staff or students as needed.

Skills

Independent research

Grant writing

Rodents experience

Adaptive immunity

Presentation

Analytical

Education

PhD in biomedical or immunological sciences related field

Job description

Research Scientist# It's All Here - Working at Texas A&M## Research ScientistApply: Bryan, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-098547**Job Title**Research Scientist**Agency**Texas A&M University Health Science Center**Department**Psychiatry and Behavioral Science**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Bryan, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**Our CommitmentTexas 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 areAs 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 wantThe Research Scientist, under direction, is responsible for conducting complex independent research into their field of expertise. The Research Scientist will utilize techniques and strategies taught to them by their education and experiences to work towards solving the question presented by their research project. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Oversees the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty. Essential Duties and Tasks: What you need to know**Please note:** This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.**Schedule:** May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.**Travel:** May travel as required. **Responsibilities:****Research*** Will be responsible for conducting complex independent research into their field of expertise.* Utilizes advanced knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise.* Oversees the preparation and cleaning of worksite.* Organizes worksite and determines what supplies are necessary to continue research in an effective manner.* Analyzes research data and summarizes results.* Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.* Assists with grant acquisition. **Mentoring/Supervision*** May assist student researchers, Postdoctoral Research Associates, Assistant* Research Scientists, and/or Associate Research Scientists who are working on research related to the project.* May supervise assigned staff and/or students. 10% Presentations:* Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups.* Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors. Qualifications:**Required Education and Experience:*** PhD in biomedical or immunological sciences related field* Six years of related experience in biomedical or immunological sciences **Preferred Qualifications:*** Expertise working with rodents* Experience in adaptive immunity **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Excellent verbal and written skills.* Presentation skills.* Analytical skills.* Attention to detail.* Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.**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* Automatic 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.