Assistant Research Scientist
About The Position
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 Assistant Research Scientist is responsible for the studies of immunotherapy for various diseases. Compiles and prepares data for publication and presentation at scientific meetings. What you need to know: Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Location: College Station, TX Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.
Requirements
- Appropriate PhD and relevant professional research experience
Nice To Haves
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Experience with bacterial pathogens.
Responsibilities
- Conducts independent research that applies molecular biological principles to elucidate biological mechanisms and/or discover novel interventions for treating human or animal disease, especially infectious diseases. Experiments will exploit microbiologic and immunologic approaches.
- Analyzes data, prepares statistical analyses, and summarizes data for use in submission to journals and other scientific publications or grant applications. Performs computer data entry and analysis using statistical software.
- Writes, submits and publishes manuscripts in high impact journals as well as presenting research findings at national and international scientific meetings.
- Mentors trainees in the laboratory, ensure proper research compliance and Biosafety practices are followed.
- Trains other research support staff and provides oversight for the management of laboratory functions such as safety issues, inventory, ordering supplies and equipment, and general lab cleanup as appropriate.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
