Senior Research Associate

Job Description Summary

The Senior Research Associate performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research.

Essential Duties and Tasks

45% Research

• Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various research projects.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine and non-standard research, keeping 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.
• Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates research projects.

• Recommends project guidelines, procedures, policies, rules and regulations.
• Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.  
• Establishes, installs, maintains, operates and/or repairs research equipment.

20% Research Publications

• Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications.
• Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

15% Training

• Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

20% Duty Title (for the department’s use)

• Remaining Percentage Can Be Determined by Department to Meet Business Needs or Can Be Incorporated into Percentages Above.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• May vary depending on the area of research.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
• Attention to detail.

Machines and Equipment

• Various research equipment.

Physical Requirements

• May vary depending on the area of research.

Other Requirements and Factors

• May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
• May travel as required.

Is this role ORP Eligible?

If so, it needs to meet the criteria on the Rules and Regulations of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

No

Does this classification have the ability to work from an alternative work location?

Yes