Research Assistant Jobs

Job Title
Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department
Marine & Coastal Environmental Science
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,050.67 monthly
Job Location
Galveston, Texas
Job Type
Staff

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at College Station. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different backgrounds, cultures and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.
What We Want
The Department of Marine and Coastal Enviornmental Science is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our research team as a Research Assistant. The selected candidate will be responsible for the administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project. If this description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What You Need To Know
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Position Details: Conduct and lead field sampling. Conduct post-deployment demobilization and sample storage. Oversee sample archiving
Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to conduct and lead field sampling
• Knowledge of sample archiving
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to conduct post-deployment mobilization

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Research Experience
• Ph.D. in a Marine Sciences Field

Responsibilities

• Demobilization of field study and archival of results- Provides support in the preparation of research results. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Administrative and Managerial Support- 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.
• Research Planning and Direction- Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects. Travels to various research project sites as needed. 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.

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 pre-populate 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.
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