Research Scientist

Job Title

Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment    

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.   

  

 Who we are

As 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 want   

The Research Scientist, under general supervision, designs, performs and analyzes experiments. Mentors students on analyzing and preparing data results.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.  

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD

• Six years of relevant professional experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Supervisory skills

• Prior experience with electrophysiology and/or imaging

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or M.D

• Education in Neuroscience or a closely related field

• Experience in data collection, analysis

• Grant writing experience

• Data analytical skills, including the use of Matlab and python

• Manuscript preparation and ability to communicate research results clearly.

Responsibilities:

Experiments

• Designs, performs, and analyzes experiments consistent with project objectives.

• Conducts independent research aligned with the TAMUS member’s mission.

• Develops procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection and analyses.

Data collection and analysis

• Keeps detailed records of procedures and data.

• Identifies, assimilates, and synthesizes data needed for computer models and manages databases relating to statistical and related software.

• Maintains expertise with the latest hardware and software technologies for statistical and numerical data analyses.

Manuscript and Grant Preparation

• Prepares data for publication and presentation.

• Writes grants and proposals to acquire external funding.

• Keeps up-to-date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc.

• Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.

• Validates strategic decision-aid models.

Lab Management

• Assists with lab maintenance

• Mentors students on analyzing and preparing data results.

• Coordinates laboratory activities.

• Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.