Senior Research Associate

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Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Texas A&M’s Psychology Department is seeking a Senior Research Associate to conduct independent research activities requiring advanced scientific knowledge and the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. This position is responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating research projects and experiments; applying advanced research techniques; analyzing and interpreting data; and maintaining detailed research records. The Senior Research Associate will also prepare and submit grant proposals, identify funding opportunities, manage research-related financial accounts, operate and maintain research equipment, contribute to scientific publications, and train students and laboratory or field personnel involved in research activities.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Designs, plans, coordinates, implements, monitors, and evaluates research projects and experiments, including analyzing and summarizing results.

• Applies standard and non-standard research techniques, maintains detailed research records, and utilizes laboratory, technical, and computer-based tools to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and evaluation of experimental results.

• Recommends project guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.

• Establishes, installs, maintains, operates, and repairs research equipment.

• Utilizes research findings in scientific publications and clientele-oriented reports.

• Identifies funding opportunities, develops and submits grant proposals to funding agencies, and manages financial accounts associated with research projects.

• Trains and supervises undergraduate and graduate students, as well as laboratory, technical, and field research staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.

• Attention to detail.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Schedule: May have to work at the weekend and/or after normal hours and may travel as required.

What you need to do

Apply! Submit a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Why Texas A&M University? 

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.   

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

• Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience

• Clinical Psychology

• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Social & Personality Psychology

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html

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 prepopulate 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.