"Research Assistant"

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Are you passionate about psychology and eager to gain hands-on research experience? The Department of Psychology is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Part-Time Research Assistant. In this role, you’ll provide essential administrative and managerial support to ongoing research projects, helping to shape the future of psychological science. You’ll have the opportunity to plan and coordinate specific phases of research, collaborate with faculty and fellow researchers. If you're organized, curious, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of research projects.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
• Evaluates and summarizes results.
• Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies
• Maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.
• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

-   Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

A well-qualified candidate will also possess

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Salary

: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

What You Need to Do

Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

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. 

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization: 

• Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience  
• Clinical Psychology  
• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology  
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology  
• Social & Personality Psychology  

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Diversity Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html  

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