Research Scientist

Prairie View A&M University

Research Scientist

Job Title
Research Scientist

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Research Scientist, under general supervision, designs, performs, and analyzes experiments for the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design and execute program evaluation plans including data collection and data analysis; and prepare reports for publication and presentation at professional meetings.
  
• Assist in planning and performing quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various prevention/intervention areas related to juveniles and their families.
  
• Assist with the development, design and execution of large and complex research projects; and participate in the development and implementation of research protocols.
  
• Participate in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.
  
• Travel to and from research study sites, conference presentations and professional development.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Required Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in an applicable field
  
• Six years of related experience.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to supervise others
  
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of various statistical analysis packages, such as SPSS, SAS, R and data management.
  
• Strong analytical, oral communication, organizational and writing skills.
  
• Detail-oriented and able to adhere to deadlines.
  
• Willing to work collaboratively with colleagues, state and federal agencies.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of research experience, may include years committed to research during Graduate School.
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• 9/21/23
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Research-Scientist_R-065989?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04

About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.








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