Research Associate

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Department

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

The Texas A&M University at Qatar campus mission is to educate exemplary engineers and develop world-class leaders through internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We strive to generate new knowledge and intellectual capital through innovative research and collaborative partnerships that yield sustainable impact and advance the development goals of the State of Qatar and the region through expertise and engagement that expand human capital.  

What we want  

The Research Associate will perform experimental research on chemical and physical processes of water and wastewater treatment including design and execution of experiments, samples handling and analysis, data interpretation, and preparation of reports and summaries of results. The research associate will also oversee the management and operation of the water and environmental research lab at TAMUQ. They will also provide technical assistance to researchers and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.

What you need to know

Salary: will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.     

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate bachelors and two years of related professional experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Job Responsibilities

• Research: Perform experimental research on chemical and physical processes of water and wastewater treatment including design and execution of experiments, samples handling and analysis, data interpretation, and preparation of reports and summaries of results.

• Oversight: Oversee the management and operation of the water and environmental research lab at TAMUQ including, but not limited to, ensuring compliance with TAMUQ policies and procedures and adherence to safety regulations and quality standards, preparing project safety analysis of research projects and maintaining QA/QC of laboratory activities, managing laboratory inventories and equipment, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, chemicals and materials procurement, and maintaining laboratory records.

• Assistance: Provide technical assistance to researchers and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.

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-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of 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 pre-populate 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.