Research Specialist I

Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,583.33 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Research Specialist I, under general supervision, supports the development and implementation of the Precision Nutrition research program/initiatives. This position reports to the Associate Director of Precision Nutrition and supports the mission of the IHA.

Assists in the development of programmatic activities and projects; tracks relevant project activities.

Conducts literature-based research and prepares research summaries and analysis; identifies and gathers research materials.

Participates in writing research reports, papers and grants; synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data.

Provides administrative support for the Associate Director, including calendar management, organizing meetings, developing itineraries and agendas, and record-keeping.

Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among faculty, stakeholders and staff.

Coordinates/oversees publication of materials; edits reports, facilitates response to review, and participates in dissemination activities, including identification and engaging of internal and external stakeholders, preparation dissemination materials, and participation in dissemination meetings.

Organizes conference/symposium/forum content such as agendas, speakers, posters, materials and presentations. Coordinates with IHA’s event coordinator on event logistics.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or a related field.

Four years of related experience.

Preferred Education:

• Master's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or a related field.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.

Detail-oriented; ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Dedicated, proactive and self-motivated.

Ability to work with scientific collaborators and funding agencies on proposals and projects.

Demonstrated ability to analyze data and write reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.

Other Requirements:

Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

Ability to exert heavy force.

Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

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.

Prairie View A&M University is a prestigious public historically black land-grant university in Texas, established in 1876, and known for its commitment to education and research.

Education Management

Company size 501–1,000 employees

Company type Educational Founded 1876

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Company Texas A&M University System

Location College Station, Texas, United States