Job Title
Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Vet Med Pathobiology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Texas A&MCollegeofVeterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS)is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school ofveterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a majorveterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools ofveterinary medicine in the United States, trainingnearly 600Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty,staffand students in teaching,researchand outreach programs
What we want
The Research Assistant will support a collaborative study examining artificial intelligence (AI) use transparency and ethical practices in veterinary scientific publishing. The research aims to investigate how veterinary journal editors perceive and evaluate different levels of AI application in manuscript preparation and to develop evidence-based guidance for AI disclosure policies. This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TAMU does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role
What you need to know
Salary:Will becommensuratebased on the selected hire’s education and experience
Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/ Part-Time
Please note:This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume toassistus with the review process. You may upload these documentsonthe application under CV/Resume.
Responsibilities
Research
Developing concrete AI use case examples with corresponding prompts and outputs
Supporting survey design and distribution
Assisting with data collection and organization
Publications
Contributing to literature review and manuscript preparation
Information
Identifying and compiling contact information for veterinary journal editors
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience
Analytical skills
Bilingual capability
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
Attention to detail
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-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 daysof 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 prepopulate the online application.
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.
