RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II

Scope of Job

Under the general supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs moderately complex specialized research projects. May supervise the work of others.

Description of Duties

• Conducts, monitors, and analyzes research projects and data.
• Uses statistical methods for the relational databases to analyze data sets.
• Prepares reports of research findings.
• Conducts data-gathering interviews/tests and curates large databases.
• Authors or edits technical reports and summaries of findings.
• Assists with planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects, including communication and coordination with landowners, stakeholders, etc.
• Assists with formulating research objectives, programs, and priorities.
• May assist in designing and creating computer programs for research applications.
• May train users on the operation and data management of research equipment.
• Operates and maintains equipment and automated systems.
• Complies with all State and University policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision

• Receives specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
• May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's and project objectives, policies while supervising student employees.

Required Education

Master's degree from an accredited University in an applicable discipline.

Required Experience

No experience with a Master's degree from an accredited University in an applicable discipline, or three (3) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in an applicable discipline.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis, of measurement, testing, and evaluation, and of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies.
• Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and in using computers, software, and statistical tools and programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee research projects, evaluate research data, ensure the development of measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity, interpret and publish research findings, and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Regular outdoor work is required. This may include exposure to high summer temperatures and humidity. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• This position is designed for full-time employees.
• May work some evenings and/or weekends.

Position Details

FTE: 1. FLSA: Exempt. Employment Category: Full-Time. Grant Funded Position: Yes; grant expiration date 07/19/2028. Position Available Date: 09/15/2026. Number of Vacancies: 2. Location: Edinburg, Texas. Department: College of Sciences/Ctr VectrBrne Zoontc Emgng Dis.