Job Description

202500343S

Research Scientist (full-time, temporary)

Exempt

This position is a pay grade 13. Please see Pay Grade Table at: .

Professional

Dept of Public Health

Division of Academic Affairs

10/30/2025

Yes

Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree in any discipline of Public Health, Neuroscience, Psychology, Public Administration or Health Sciences. Two years of experience in research or teaching or grant writing in public health or health sciences will be required. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), performs specific duties pertaining to research activities, special projects, and/or educational programs. This is advanced professional work which may require the development of new or improved techniques and procedures with latitude for independent action and decision.

Performs research and administrative activities for a National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded study and relevant research projects in the field of environmental and neuro epidemiology under the supervision of the PI. Prepares research results for publication reports, papers, journals, and books. Performs data entry and statistical analyses. Prepares annual reports for NIH, seminar presentations, talks, or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken. Coordinates field work for research projects and capacity building activities including a 5-6 weeklong summer research program on neuro-epidemiology. Works in collaboration with the PI on grant proposal development in areas relevant to the ongoing NIH-funded study. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Should be qualified to perform independent research and grant writing activities and to supervise other research personnel. The nature of duties are such that they require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. May require contacts with faculty, staff, other university departments, state and federal agencies, other researchers, and outside vendors. Attention and care is required in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self or others.

Primary responsibility is to work on a NIH-funded R01 project. This is a position that requires on campus activities 5 days a week.

Full Time Temporary

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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