Research Scientist

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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Research Scientist will conduct complex independent research within their field of expertise, applying advanced scientific knowledge and methodologies to support the development of innovative research outcomes. This position is responsible for analyzing experimental data, contributing to scientific publications, and supporting grant application efforts. The Research Scientist will also oversee the organization of the workspace and supply management. Additionally, the role includes mentoring junior research personnel and preparing scientific presentations and technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.

Schedule/Location: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends to meet experimental timelines or deadlines. This position is located on-site in Houston, Texas .

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• PhD in a related field

• Six years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, and tissue culture

• Experience in in vivo models of cancer and infection, including study design, treatment administration, and endpoint analysis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of immunology, especially novel immune therapeutic strategies

• Understanding of oncology and infections, including host-pathogen interactions and immune modulation

• Ability to analyze complex research data using statistical and bioinformatics tools

• Skilled in scientific writing, including preparation of research manuscripts, technical reports, and grant applications

• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills for sharing research findings in internal meetings and external conferences

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to manage multiple experimental workflows

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment

• The ability to mentor junior researchers and contribute to a positive laboratory culture

Responsibilities

• Research: Will be responsible for conducting complex independent research into their field of expertise. Utilizes advanced knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Oversees the preparation and cleaning of the worksite. Organizes the worksite and determine what supplies are necessary to continue research in an effective manner. Analyzes research data and summarizes results. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with grant acquisition.

• Mentoring: May assist student researchers, Postdoctoral Research Associates, Assistant Research Scientists, and/or Associate Research Scientists who are working on research related to the project. May supervise assigned staff and/or students.

• Presentations: Prepare presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups. Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

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.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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 institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.