Research Associate
- Location
- Bryan, TX
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title Research Associate
Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
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 Associate performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research.
What you need to know Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. Travel: May travel as required.
Responsibilities:
Research
- Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various research projects.
- Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine research, keeping detailed records of data.
- Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment.
- Assists in planning and coordinating research projects.
- Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
- Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.
Research Publications
- Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications.
- Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
Training
- Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
Industry Liaison
- Communicate across various industry sponsors and vendors to ensure industry trials are on track, meeting target enrollment and expectations, and GCP is adhered to.
Qualifications: Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology and related health sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience in industry clinical trials.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of R, C++, Python, and/or Java.
- Minors in Computer Science and/or Data Science
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Why Texas A&M University? 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 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
From Texas A&M University's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 21 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job