Research Assistant

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

5d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant provides skilled administrative and technical support for faculty research at Texas A&M University's Mays Business School, specifically within the Adam C. Sinn ’00 Department of Finance. This role involves assisting across various phases of research projects, including data analysis, literature reviews, and software use. The RA may also assist in preparing proposals for funding agencies, managing research-related tools, and coordinating with faculty and other research personnel. The department aims to provide students with the theoretical and empirical tools necessary to achieve high levels of expertise in all areas of finance, preparing graduates for work in both private and public sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, computer science, or another relevant quantitative field.
• Proficiency with computers and relevant software.
• Advanced coding skills in at least one or more of the following: Python, SAS, STATA, Matlab, or related statistical packages.
• Strong attention to detail and high ethical standards.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills as needed.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and think critically — not just carry out instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in pursuing a PhD in finance, economics, statistics, computer science, or related field.
• Strong data analytics skills.
• Consistency maintaining integrity and trust in all professional interactions.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Interest in statistical analysis to uncover trends and inform decision-making.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and implementation of research design across multiple research projects. RAs should expect to work on at least two projects at any given time.
• Retrieves and keeps detailed records of data used in research.
• Assists in the installation and operation of research software.
• Conduct data analysis, statistical modeling, and technical evaluation of experimental results.
• Evaluate and summarize estimation results.
• When not assigned to specific research projects, and if time permits, support faculty with short-term research-related tasks. These may include, but are not limited to: data retrieval, literature reviews, paper editing, and mentoring junior RAs.

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.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level