Research Associate

Job Title

Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Engineering Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who We Are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

We are currently seeking an innovative and dedicated Research Associate to work on research projects in the area of industrial distribution sales, marketing, and management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analytics, coding, statistics, and machine learning. They should also possess the skills necessary to develop complex models, novel methodological approaches to data problems, and creative data visualizations.

Responsibilities:

• Research: Carry out extensive research in industrial distribution sales, marketing, and management. This includes formulating research problems, developing innovative solutions, and presenting results in compelling and easily communicated ways.
• Data Analysis and Modeling: Conduct comprehensive data analysis to understand employee and manager performance in industrial distribution organizations. Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to this data to gain insights.
• Project Collaboration: Work closely with others on research teams on industry and academic projects.
• Documentation and Presentation: Prepare research reports for industry audiences and possibly present results to industry or academic audiences.
  
  

What is helpful:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Marketing, Management, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field with a desire to focus on industrial distribution topics.
• Proven experience with data analysis, modeling, and machine learning
• Prior experience in industrial distribution or B2B marketing or sales.
• Excellent track record of research projects and academic publications.
  
  

What is needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Two years of related professional experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in programs such as Python, C++, R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, HLM, etc.
• Ability to design and execute complex research projects, and to interpret and communicate the results in a clear and effective manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.
  
  

About Engineering Technology

The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University ranks among the top Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution programs in the country, and is a part of the Top 10 ranked Texas A&M University College of Engineering. "Engineering Technology" is the profession in which knowledge of the applied mathematical and natural sciences gained by higher education, practical experience, and competence developed in a specific field is devoted to application of engineering principles and the implementation of technological advances for the benefit of humanity. "Industrial Distribution" applies mathematics, science, engineering technology, business, data processing, communications, quality, and Supply Chain Management to the wholesaling and distribution of technological products.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
  
  

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest
  
  

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
  
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
  
  

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.