Associate Research Scientist
Associate Research Scientist
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Job Title
Associate Research ScientistAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
HSC Telehealth InstituteProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 fastestgrowing 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 teambased health care delivery.
What we want
The Associate Research Scientist is responsible for designing implementing and analyzing research programs and processes within the Telehealth Institute. This includes pursuing an independent research agenda as well as assistance in funded Telehealth Institute projects; mentors and/or oversees TAMU students in program evaluation and dissemination of findings.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Location: This position is located in Bryan Texas and may travel periodically for project data collection partner meetings and professional conferences.
Required Education and Experience
Doctoral degree in applicable field
Three years of related experience in research and/or project management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in program management and/or evaluation of grant funded telehealth service delivery programs
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems
Knowledge of community health principles
Data management skills
Data analytic skills (quantitative and qualitative)
Comfortable with conducting trainings and presentations
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Knowledge of telehealth principles and/or service delivery
Ability to pursue telehealth focused research (ex. direct services telehealth environment remote patient monitoring training or workforce development policy etc.
Knowledge of program evaluation principles
Ability to multitask; Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
Strong writing skills (grant applications technical reports and peer reviewed publications)
Ability to communicate effectively with community and healthcare stakeholders
Willingness to learn new skills and disciplines
Ability to work independently
Responsibilities
Research:Independently performs research and evaluation including selection and application of standard and custom research techniques. Contributes to the overall conceptualization of data collection planning for the Telehealth Institute. Contributes to management of overall Telehealth Institute data. Identifies writes and leads new funding proposals that support the goals of the Telehealth Institute. Mentors research personnel on research processes and skill development. Develops data collection tools. Conducts data collection (qualitative and quantitative). Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data. Evaluates and summarizes results.
Project Management: Manages day to day tasks of grant funded projects. Communicates with project partners and funders. Coordinates within project teams and research staff. Manages patient health data and/or human subjects research data. Develops and manages IRB protocols. Delivers research trainings and/or presentations. Develops funder reports. Travels for projectrelated work.
Scholarly Writing and Dissemination:Initiates and leads first author publicationsat least 2 per year. Collaborates on the conceptual development and writing of joint manuscripts. Coordinates submission of peer reviewed presentations and publications.
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 stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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 prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
