Job Title Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Department Teaching, Learning And Culture (Tlac) Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description What we want Are you passionate about advancing AI-enhanced computational thinking and agricultural literacy? Join our team as a Research Associate and contribute to groundbreaking projects that integrate authentic science practices. In this role, you'll perform independent research, prepare proposals for funding agencies, and operate cutting-edge research equipment. You'll also train students and lab personnel, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. If you have advanced knowledge in science or learning and excel in using discretion and judgment, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours - some travel as required Qualifications Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience + Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research ​Required Licenses and Certifications: + May vary depending on the area of research Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment + Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software Responsibilities Research: + Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various research projects + Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine research, keeping detailed records of data + Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment + Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results + Evaluates and summarizes experiment results Research Publications: + Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications + Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects Training: + Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research Why Texas A&M University? 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.   + Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays   + Eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month  + Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)   + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training and webinars + Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 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.