Research Assistant P8

About the role

The Research Assistant will perform skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
• Evaluates and summarizes results.
• Affords assistance in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
• Affords assistance to undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.
• Affords assistance with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications

Work Location: Main Campus – College Station, TX.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A