Job Title
Research Specialist I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,583.33 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
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.
