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Texas A&M University System

Texas public university system

Research Scientist

Medical ResearchPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., nutrition, public health, epidemiology) or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Six years of related experience are required, especially conducting human subjects research and working on research grants.
  • Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as R, SPSS, STATA, and SAS; data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI; and database applications is required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading the preparation of research manuscripts and securing grant funding is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff are required.
  • The candidate must be detail oriented and able to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the conceptualization, development, implementation, and evaluation of research projects, including ongoing and new ancillary studies.
  • Design and manage operational procedures for research projects, including IRB protocols, project logistics, and field work.
  • Coordinate pre- and post-award management with internal and external investigators; manage grants and draft progress reports, such as for NIH and USDA.
  • Manage and oversee the use of appropriate research methods, techniques, and tools; guide and train staff.
  • Support advanced statistical research and modeling, including regression and predictive modeling.
  • Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data using established statistical methods, including mixed models, data mining, data visualization, and data science management.
  • Assist with documentation of statistical methods, analysis algorithms, and operational procedures; manage public datasets and develop and manage online tools such as Qualtrics and REDCap for project needs.
  • Assist with data management, including cleaning, documentation, acquisition, merging, and security.
  • Contribute to grant proposal and funding application development, including statistical plans, budgeting, and sample size calculations for diverse study designs.
  • Prepare and present reports, manuscripts, scientific presentations, manuals, and other dissemination products; summarize and communicate findings in text, tables, and graphics.
  • Develop and refine curricula and program materials for chronic disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Lead study participant recruitment, data collection, and field work.
  • Conduct literature reviews to inform study design, community-engaged interventions, and scientific publications.
  • Evaluate and summarize study and program impacts and results.
  • Perform additional responsibilities or tasks as required to support leadership and research operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN, DNP, or equivalent), current Texas APRN licensure, and certification as a Nurse Practitioner are preferred.
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills, including patient evaluation, management, and documentation in a research setting, are preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB regulatory requirements, and ethical standards for research with human subjects is preferred.
  • Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of advanced statistical analysis, interactive data visualization, programming or similar software applications, and data mining is preferred.
  • Experience working with and accessing national datasets, such as NHANES, WHI, and the Framingham Heart Study, is preferred.
  • Experience developing valid, reliable composite scoring and screening instruments, such as Life’s Simple 7 and dietary screeners, is preferred.
  • Experience supervising, mentoring, or managing research staff and providing technical guidance and support to research staff on data management, analysis, and project execution is preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System, including community-campus partnership and the Extension system, is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel within Texas or to other research sites for study meetings, trainings, or participant visits may be required.
  • Availability for flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend hours, to accommodate study participant availability or project deadlines, may be required.

About the Company

Texas A&M University System

Texas public university system

Texas A&M University System is a statewide public university system combining higher education, research, and public-service agencies. The system coordinates universities and state agencies that deliver teaching, research, extension, engineering, health, and community programs. It serves students, faculty, researchers, public agencies, industries, and communities throughout Texas. Its operating model centers on autonomous member institutions connected through system governance, shared services, public funding, and statewide missions. Teams work across instruction, research, healthcare, extension, engineering, technology, administration, facilities, and public service. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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