Research Scientist

Job Title

Research Scientist

College Station, Texas

Staff

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service, Texas A&M Agri Life Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. As the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

We are seeking a Research Scientist who, under general supervision, designs, performs, and analyzes experiments and mentors students on analyzing and preparing data results.

• Research Design, Execution, and Analysis – Conducts complex independent research within a specialized field of expertise.
• Applies advanced scientific knowledge, technical skills, and research methods to carry out assigned research projects.
• Designs, performs, and evaluates experiments, studies, or research activities consistent with project goals.
• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes research data.
• Identifies research challenges and applies appropriate methods to support project progress and completion.
• Research Documentation, Publications, and Reporting – Writes, reviews, and contributes to research papers, articles, manuscripts, and other scholarly publications.
• Prepares summaries of research findings, data analyses, and project outcomes.
• Actively participates in the preparation of technical progress reports for research sponsors, collaborators, and institutional stakeholders.
• Maintains accurate research records, documentation, and files in accordance with project, departmental, and institutional requirements.
• Presentations and Research Communication – Prepares presentation materials related to research topics, findings, methods, and project progress.
• Presents or assists with presenting research findings to small and/or large groups.
• Communicates research progress, results, and technical information to faculty, researchers, sponsors, students, and collaborators.
• Mentoring, Supervision, and Collaboration – May assist, train, or mentor student researchers, Postdoctoral Research Associates, Assistant Research Scientists, Associate Research Scientists, and other research personnel working on related projects.
• May supervise assigned staff and/or students.
• Collaborates with faculty, researchers, and multidisciplinary team members to support research objectives.
• Provides technical guidance and support to research personnel as needed.
• Worksite, Equipment, and Research Operations – Oversees the preparation, organization, and cleaning of the research worksite.
• Determines supplies, materials, and equipment needed to conduct research effectively.
• Uses and maintains research equipment appropriate to the area of study.
• Supports compliance with applicable safety, operational, and institutional procedures.
• Grant and Project Support – Assists with grant acquisition, proposal preparation, and related research development activities.
• Supports planning and coordination of research activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Contributes information, data, and written materials needed for funding applications or sponsor communications.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned – Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental, research, and institutional needs.
• May work evenings, weekends, or outside normal business hours as required by research activities.
• May travel as required for research, presentations, collaboration, or project-related activities.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Entomology, or a closely related field.
• Required Experience:
  
  Six or more years of related postdoctoral or professional research experience in a…