Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Health Policy And Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

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 Research Assistant provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Assists with phases in a research project. Assists in preparing proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment, and other lab/personnel in research. Collaborates with other research personnel.

What you need to know

Responsibilities

Research

• Develops & maintain software and builds & maintain data pipelines for data science and AI projects on various projects.

• Support MHA accreditation efforts through software & data pipeline development and maintenance for data collections, processing, and report out using cloud infrastructure

• Provides general support in organizing, scheduling, and coordinating program activities across multiple projects.

• Assists with routine data entry, documentation, and maintaining accurate records.

• Uses computers and software tools to track information, prepare materials, and support program operations.

• Helps compile and summarize information for reports, meetings, and program updates.

Research Publications

• Assists with preparing materials for proposals and helps gather required documentation for funding submissions.

• Supports the maintenance of financial records by organizing receipts, tracking expenses, and updating project-related files.

• Provides assistance with routine reports, invoices, and general record-keeping to ensure accurate and organized program documentation.

Mentorship

• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or staff involved in research.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and frameworks like Ruby on Rails.

• Hands-on experience with cloud systems, including AWS, Azure, and Heroku.

• Proven expertise in record linkage, developing performance measures, and building interactive performance dashboards.

• Experience with accreditation data collection.

• Knowledge of Master of Health Administration (MHA) program competencies.

• Experience working in a collaborative research environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Data analysis skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot.

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 security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.