Research and Development Fellow Research and Development Fellow

Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management

College Station, Texas

The Research Specialist I, under general supervision, supports the development and implementation of the Precision Nutrition research program/initiatives. This position reports to the Associate Director of Precision Nutrition and supports the mission of the IHA.

Assists in the development of programmatic activities and projects; tracks relevant project activities.

Conducts literature-based research and prepares research summaries and analysis; identifies and gathers research materials.

Participates in writing research reports, papers and grants; synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data.

Provides administrative support for the Associate Director, including calendar management, organizing meetings, developing itineraries and agendas, and record-keeping.

Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among faculty, stakeholders and staff.

Coordinates/oversees publication of materials; edits reports, facilitates response to review, and participates in dissemination activities, including identification and engaging of internal and external stakeholders, preparation dissemination materials, and participation in dissemination meetings.

Organizes conference/symposium/forum content such as agendas, speakers, posters, materials and presentations. Coordinates with IHA’s event coordinator on event logistics.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or a related field.

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or a related field.

Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.

ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Ability to work with scientific collaborators and funding agencies on proposals and projects.

Demonstrated ability to analyze data and write reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.

Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

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.

Prairie View A&M University is a prestigious public historically black land-grant university in Texas, established in 1876, and known for its commitment to education and research.

Education Management

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Company Texas A&M University System

Location College Station, Texas, United States

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