Research Scientist Assistant I - Part-time

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a research-support role to conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting for collaborative projects with principal investigators. You will help develop study protocols, data collection tools, and assist in preparing scholarly outputs and presentations.

Responsibilities include ensuring data integrity, adhering to IRB and funding guidelines, and coordinating with students and external partners to meet milestones and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2 years of research experience.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and synthesize relevant academic and industry research to support project objectives.
• Assist in developing study protocols, questionnaires, and data collection tools.
• May assist with the procurement of lab supplies.
• Perform data gathering through surveys, interviews, experiments, or secondary sources; ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Draft research findings, technical reports, and contribute to manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Adhere to ethical standards, IRB requirements, and funding agency guidelines.
• Coordinate with investigators, graduate students, and external partners to achieve project milestones.
• Prepare presentations for conferences, seminars, and stakeholder meetings; communicate results clearly to various audiences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Purpose of Position

Supports research projects by conducting data collection, analysis, and reporting. This role involves collaboration with principal investigators, adherence to research protocols, and contribution to scholarly outputs.

Essential Functions

• Gather and synthesize relevant academic and industry research to support project objectives.
• Assist in developing study protocols, questionnaires, and data collection tools.
• May assist with the procurement of lab supplies.
• Perform data gathering through surveys, interviews, experiments, or secondary sources; ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Draft research findings, technical reports, and contribute to manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Adhere to ethical standards, institutional review board (IRB) requirements, and funding agency guidelines.
• Coordinate with investigators, graduate students, and external partners to achieve project milestones.
• Prepare presentations for conferences, seminars, and stakeholder meetings; communicate results clearly to various audiences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Social Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline) and 2 years of research experience (academic or industry).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with grant writing and research funding processes.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical methods and data visualization tools.
• Prior experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational, quantitative, computational and record keeping skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to work independently.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday.
• Can work up to 30 hours a week.
• May require some flexibility because of research working hours and grant submission deadlines.
• 10% Travel
• Requires occasional evening or weekend hours
• Role terminates October 2027.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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