Research Associate Ii

Overview

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
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Office hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

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Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV
8557

Working Title

Working Title RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Department

School of Medicine / Medicine and Oncology ISU

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Exempt

Under the general supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs moderately complex specialized research projects; working under PI for performing statistical analysis for educational and research projects while managing the upkeep, training, and supervision of specialized research tools for statistical analysis. May supervise the work of others.

• Conducts, monitors, and analyzes research projects and data.
• Uses statistical methods for the relational databases to analyze data sets.
• Prepares reports of research findings.
• Authors or edits technical reports and summaries of findings.
• Assists with planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects.
• Assists with formulating research objectives, programs, and priorities.
• May assist in designing and creating computer programs for research applications.
• May train users on the operation and data management of research equipment.
• Operates and maintains equipment and automated systems.
• Developing, testing, and recording statistical research results.
• Understanding and assisting with biostatistical analyses of preclinical and clinical studies.
• Maintaining accurate data identified as relevant and/or best practice systems from research results obtained through national studies.
• Participating in manuscript writing, presentations, and data analysis and helping investigators for biostatistical analysis.
• Complies with all State and University policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s and project objectives, policies while supervising student employees.

Required Education

Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Biology, Bioinformatics or related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

• No experience with a Master’s degree from an accredited University in an applicable discipline, or
• Three (3) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology or related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Experience

• Experien…