Research Assistant

Job TitleResearch AssistantAgencyTexas A&M UniversityDepartmentVet Med PathobiologyProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeTemporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)Job DescriptionOur 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 College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.   What we wantThe Research Assistant will support a collaborative study examining artificial intelligence (AI) use transparency and ethical practices in veterinary scientific publishing. The research aims to investigate how veterinary journal editors perceive and evaluate different levels of AI application in manuscript preparation and to develop evidence-based guidance for AI disclosure policies. This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TAMU does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this roleWhat you need to knowSalary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/ Part-TimePlease note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.   Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  ResponsibilitiesResearchDeveloping concrete AI use case examples with corresponding prompts and outputsSupporting survey design and distributionAssisting with data collection and organization PublicationsContributing to literature review and manuscript preparationInformation Identifying and compiling contact information for veterinary journal editorsRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred QualificationsResearch experienceAnalytical skillsBilingual capabilityKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.Attention to detail 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 prepopulate 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.