Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Cyclotron Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, 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 The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute, a Department of Energy University Facility, is jointly supported by DOE and the State of Texas and is a major technical and educational resource for the state and the nation. At the Institute, we focus on conducting basic research, educating students in accelerator-based science and technology, and providing technical capabilities for a wide variety of applications in space science, materials science, analytical procedures and nuclear medicine. Approximately 100 Institute members – scientists, engineers, technicians, support staff, graduate students and undergraduate students – are involved in these programs. For more information, please visit our website: https://cyclotron.tamu.edu/     

What We Want

The Research Assistant will perform skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research.  This position will plan and direct certain phases in a research project. In addition, they will assist in the development of new equipment for cyclotron operations. Not to mention, this position will document and maintain operation manuals to be used as references for current cyclotron personnel and as training guides for new hires. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

 

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Work Schedule: Ability to occasionally work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, use stairs, and occasionally hand-carry light duty operations equipment

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science

• Experience working in a nuclear physics laboratory or similar

• Operation of ion sources, cyclotrons, beam line elements and control systems

• Working knowledge of software programs used for nuclear physics research

• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people of various backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Radiation Effects Facility Operations: Shift work (operating ion sources, cyclotrons, beam line elements and Radiation Effects specific equipment) for Radiation Effects customers.  Troubleshoot/report problems with Radiation Effects specific equipment. Work with the Accelerator Technician on duty to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

• Cyclotron Institute Operations: Assists in the development of new equipment for cyclotron operations. Documents and maintains operation manuals to be used as references for current cyclotron personnel and as training guides for new hires. Cleans, maintains, repairs, and upgrades current operations equipment.

• Education and Career Development: Attends training workshops and conferences on accelerator-based technologies and applications. Presents papers on completed operations equipment and perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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. 

• Health , dental , vision , life 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

• Automatically 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 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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.