Posted:
5/18/2026, 10:54:14 PM
Location(s):
Dallas, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Data & Analytics
Job Title
Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
DallasProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Dallas, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
The Research Associate performs independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment. Prepare proposals for funding agencies, operation of research equipment, supervision of graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research.
Responsibilities:
-Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects
-Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data.
-Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results
-Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and clientele oriented publications.
-Prepare and write proposals to funding agencies; maintain financial accounts related to research projects.
-Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
-Install, operate and/or repair research equipment.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
-Two years of related professional experience.
-Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment
-Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
-Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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.
Website: https://www.tamus.edu/
Headquarter Location: College Station, Texas, United States
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 1948
IPO Status: Private