Research Specialist I
Research Specialist I
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Job Description
Job Title
Research Specialist IAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Institute For A Disaster Resilient TexasProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Houston 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
The Institute for Disaster Resilient Texas located at the Houston campus works to facilitate and deliver critical research on disaster risk reduction provide data analytics and decision-making tools and generate evidence-based solutions that help Texas communities become more resilient over the longer term. To learn more visit .
What We Want
The Research Specialist I under general supervision compiles and reviews data and metadata. Computes projections and performs analysis and tests.
What You Need To Know
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.
Required Licenses and Certifications
May vary with research area.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Data Analysis and Testing- Compiles and reviews data and metadata. Collects samples and measurements for experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials. Computes projections. Performs analysis and tests. Makes and records observations and scientific measurements.
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. Develops and maintains training materials for external users.
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies regulations rules and procedures.
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
May have to work on the weekends and/or after normal hours.
May travel as required.
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.
Health dental vision life and long-term 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
Automatically 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
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 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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
