Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202500019S Title Research Scientist I (full-time, temporary) FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 13. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdfOccupational Category Professional Department Dept of Public Health Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 01/15/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree and two years of research, teaching, or experience in a biomedical science field such as neuroscience, neuropsychology, epidemiology, environmental health, and/or biostatistics. Preference will be given to the candidates who have a combination of education, experience, and training in one or more of the biomedical science disciplines mentioned above and experience in global health research that would produce the required knowledge and abilities. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), performs specific duties pertaining to research activities, special projects, and/or educational programs. This is advanced professional work which may require the development of new or improved techniques and procedures with latitude for independent action and decision. Primary Responsibilities Performs research and administrative activities for a NIH-funded study, an area of considerable scope and complexity under the supervision of the PI. Prepares research results for publication reports, papers, journals, and books. Performs data and statistical analyses. Prepares annual reports for NIH, seminar presentations, talks or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken. Oversees field work, collections, and research. Works in collaboration with the PI on grant proposal development in areas relevant to the ongoing NIH-funded study. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Should be qualified to perform independent research activities and to supervise other research personnel. The nature of duties are such that they require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. May require contacts with faculty, staff, other university departments, state and federal agencies, other researchers, and outside vendors. Attention and care is required in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self or others.
Primary responsibility is to work on a NIH-funded R01 project. This is a position that requires on campus activities 5 days a week.
This is a temporary, full-time, benefits eligible, grant funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent upon continued funding. Funding expected to end on or before 11/30/2025. Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42003 EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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