Research Associate Salary in Houston, TX

Rice UniversityAssociate Vice President, Organizational Strategy and Business Operations, Development and Alumni RelationsRice has achieved a position among America's great research universities. Even in that category, it is distinctive: Rice is a great small university. That is, while smaller than most, Rice is able to compete with the best in the nation — indeed, in the world. To support and to enhance this record of success, Rice University's Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division seeks an associate vice president for organizational strategy and business operations.Reporting to the vice president for development and alumni relations, Stephen Bayer (see bio in Leadership section), and serving as vital part of the division, Organizational Strategy and Business Operations leads the execution of the strategic priorities through smooth and efficient business operations. The associate vice president fosters a culture of belonging, inclusion, and engagement at all levels of the organization, maintaining multi-dimensional channels of communication among staff and DAR leadership. The associate vice president has responsibility and accountability for strategic, operational, and administrative areas across DAR specifically human resources, finance, talent development, business intelligence, IT, stewardship, gift administration, operations, facilities, and events.A newly created position within in DAR, the associate vice president for organizational strategy and business operations will join a strong and diverse leadership team working collaboratively to achieve its organizational mission to enrich the lives of Rice's alumni, students, parents, and friends as well as inspire them to generously share their time, talent, and treasure to help Rice realize its vision. Through effective leadership of operational teams, the associate vice president adds expertise and value to DAR's mission to develop the most engaged global network to leverage the planning of Rice's next campaign to increase engagement.Experience in higher education and with one or more institutions as comprehensive and complex as Rice is highly preferred as is experience with an academic medical center. Direct and substantive experience in a campaign of significant size and scope is required. A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred. Rice's new associate vice president will have the opportunity to have a significant, personal impact on the university's success.All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.WittKieffer is assisting Rice University in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made.Application materials should be submitted to WittKieffer's candidate portal using the buttons below.Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:Mercedes Chacón Vance and Jevon [email protected] University HR | Benefits https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits Rice Mission and ValuesMission and Values| Rice UniversityRice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.Faculty and staff are expected (but not required) to have completed a full vaccination series for COVID-19 (currently defined as full course COVID-19 Vaccine (typically two shots of a WHO-approved COVID-19 Vaccine or one J&J) and a COVID-19 booster. Rice does not require documentation for COVID 19 vaccination at this time for faculty and staff. More information can be found here: https://coronavirus.rice.edu/policies Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-435b96c1cd7c6c4685e70192fbcf1805

As an Associate Consultant (Renewable Energy)at Michael Page, you will be at the forefront of facilitating the growth and development of the renewable energy sector.Your main responsibilities will include:1. Talent Acquisition: Proactively sourcing and identifying top-tier candidates for various roles within the renewable energy field, such as Developers, Development Managers and Directors of Development.2. Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with our client companies, understanding their unique recruitment needs, and providing tailored solutions.3. Candidate Engagement: Nurturing a network of professionals interested in renewable energy careers, guiding them through the job search process, and ensuring a positive experience.4. Market Research: Staying up-to-date with industry trends, market demands, and new technologies within the renewable energy sector.5. Sustainability Advocacy: Contributing to our mission of promoting sustainable practices by advocating for renewable energy solutions.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Associate Consultant (Renewable Energy) will have:Recruitment Experience: 6-18 months of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably within the renewable energy or related sectors but this is not a necessity.Passion about Renewable Energy: A genuine interest in renewable energy technologies and a strong motivation to make a difference in the industry.Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with candidates and clients.Networking: Strong networking abilities, allowing you to build and maintain professional relationships in the renewable energy community.Problem-Solving: A proactive and creative problem solver, capable of identifying the right talent for specific roles and situations.Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Works under the direction of a faculty member. Provides expertise in the design, operation and analysis of experiments or research projects in areas such as chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, optometry, all fields of engineering, etc. May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testing procedures and performs analyses of data. Prepares reports. Makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization. May contribute to grant proposal development. Ensures experiments or research efforts are performed according to specifications. May make recommendations to changes in procedures, processes, or experimental design. May prepare and/or edit research papers, proposals and reports. Possesses, understands, and applies an advanced knowledge crossing fields of specialization to develop unique and new approaches or ideas. Understands and uses effective management techniques. Designs, operates and analyzes multiple large and/or complex experiments or research projects. Reviews progress of projects. May serve as liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects. Defines procedures or processes to be used in the research investigations. May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations. Operates with wide latitude for unreviewed action subject only to institutional policies and guidelines and ethical considerations. Provides direction and supervision of graduate and undergraduate research assistants involved in experiments or research. EEO/AADoctoral and 3 years experience

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application. We suggest the documents be in a PDF format to avoid formatting issues. To be considered for this position, all supplemental questions must be answered. Position Summary: The Kinder Institute for Urban Research aims to improve lives through data, research, engagement, and action. The institute is currently working to build out five research centers focused on critical aspects shaping the social and cultural landscape of the Houston area. The five centers will research housing , education , community and public health , economic mobility and inequality , and population dynamics . Each center will investigate its particular topic area and will work across centers.To achieve this, each center is building interdisciplinary teams specializing in solutions-oriented research while using a research-practice partnership (RPP) model to jointly design, develop, and conduct research that values diversity in expertise and prioritizes the community in identifying and addressing some of the most pressing questions and challenges facing Houston and surrounding areas to inform decision-making and bring about systemic change. The Kinder Institute for Urban Research is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Community and Public Health to oversee research produced in cooperation with a set of partner organizations in and around the Houston region on topics such as non-medical drivers of health/social determinants of health, mental health, immigrant health, community health needs assessments, chronic illness, wellness and well-being among marginalized communities, and access to healthcare. The Associate Director is responsible for establishing, building, and maintaining partnerships with organizations and entities in the Houston and surrounding area, utilizing research-practice partnership principles. In addition to externally-facing work, the Associate Director of Community and Public Health will assist in building internal capacity by mentoring, leading, and motivating a team of researchers and students to develop projects with appropriate methodological rigor while implementing data quality standards and practices. The Associate Director is responsible for improving and sustaining the quality of research at KIUR by providing review and input on research products, communicating findings to wide and varying audiences, and helping lead and strategically plan the development of the Community and Public Health research center. The Associate Director of Community and Public Health will work collaboratively with the Director of Community and Public Health other center directors, the Executive Director, and other leadership throughout the institute. The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, actively leading, collaborating, and motivating others. They will have superior interpersonal, scientific, and numerical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. This position offers a hybrid work schedule within Harris County and surrounding counties, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary of $100,000 a year. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. Minimum Requirements Ph.D. or other Doctoral Degree in health or social science, such as psychology, public health, epidemiology, sociology, or related field. Three or more years of postdoctoral experience leading and mentoring research staff and conducting quantitative and/or qualitative research projects Two years of supervisory experience Skills High proficiency and comprehensive knowledge of information management, knowledge management, and publication management Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication, analytical, and research skills Ability to work in a team environment, participate actively, collaborate, and motivate others Must be able to demonstrate skills such as patience, flexibility, determination, and decisiveness Have professional development through travel to conferences and seminars for networking, training, and presentation of grant-related research Ability to direct and distribute the workload of staff researchers Preferences: Five or more years of experience developing and managing research projects, managing data, and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, such as multilevel modeling, causal modeling, quasi-experimental methods, survey design, focus groups, and qualitative interviews Five or more years of experience leading a team and supervising others One year of experience doing community-engaged or other types of collaborative or partnership research Adaptable to change and able to think creatively to address issues Works well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Essential Functions Establishes, builds, and maintains relationships and partnerships with community organizations and other external stakeholders in the Houston and surrounding area Consults and plans with the Community and Public Health research center director and other staff to develop, strategize, and facilitate the research process Leads the research design and supervises the analysis of multiple projects Performs research by conducting independent studies, facilitating other ongoing research, and developing and validating new protocols, methodologies, and/or theories Assists and oversees by producing research products (e.g., research briefs, presentations, interactive data tools) for partner organizations, foundations, and broader audiences, including the general public and conference presentations Actively works to improve the institute's reputation and research capabilities Seeks new research grant opportunities Must be an adept leader who can mentor, supervise, and train a team of researchers and students at various stages in their career Co-presents grant-related research findings at appropriate professional conferences Establishes a communication strategy, including setting regular meetings with community partners Attends weekly staff and research team meetings Performs all other duties as assigned Additional Functions Locates new data and acquires any necessary permissions needed to use, extract, and merge data with data from other sources Collects, organizes, manages, and maintains original data as needed, as well as works with KIUR's data team to secure original and existing data products Analyzes data according to the research agendaKinder Institute for Urban Research https://kinder.rice.edu/ Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits-overview Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. About Us Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Works under the direction of a faculty member. Provides expertise in the design, operation and analysis of experiments or research projects in computer science. May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testing procedures and performs analyses of data. Prepares reports. Makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization. May contribute to grant proposal development. Ensures experiments or research efforts are performed according to specifications. May make recommendations to changes in procedures, processes, or experimental design. May prepare and/or edit research papers, proposals and reports. Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge that crosses fields of specialization. Understands and uses effective management techniques. Designs, operates and analyzes large experiments or research projects. May serve as liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects. Recommends major changes in procedures or processes for research investigations. May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations. Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action. Provides direction and supervision of graduate or undergraduate research assistants involved in experiments or research.EEO/AADoctoral and 1 year experience

UTHealth Houston's Integrative Biology & Pharmacology is seeking a Research Associate! Full time nonexempt position located in the Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas.Responsibilities include Cell culture, mouse handling, genotyping, recombinant DNA preparation and manipulation, microscopic skills! This position needs both cell culture-based and animal-based experimental skills.What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary:Plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of experiments. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s).Position Key Accountabilities: Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects. Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities. May recruit study participants or field interviewers. Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication. Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication. Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills:Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment.Minimum Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; orMaster's degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; orDoctorate degree.Minimum Experience:Years of experience varies based on education level.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.The Research Nurse working in our Ob/Gyn Maternal Fetal department coordinates and conducts research projects and related activities as assigned by a Senior Research Nurse or other Research staff. Recruits, screens, and enrolls potential survey participants. The ideal candidate will direct and assist research staff on a daily basis in screening and enrolling patients in randomized clinical trials per study protocol. Additionally, the ideal candidate will manage multiple studies and maintain oversight of study protocol adherence, recruitment and retention numbers and serve as the study lead in his/hers assigned study protocols. And, the ideal candidate will assist management with study start up procedures and regulatory compliance including data quality QC procedures.Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Location:UTHealth Houston - Ob/Gyn, Maternal Fetal Medicine 6431 Fannin St. Suite 3.630 Houston, TX 77030 Schedule: M - F, Days, Evening or Nights or S - S, Days, Evening or NightsPosition Key Accountabilities:1. Recruits and screens patients, collects specimens as necessary for research project and in accord with research protocols2. Enrolls suitable candidates, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and processed. Provides basic background and education to participants regarding the research project, and potential risks or benefits of participation.3. Inputs data and maintains research databases and related records needed for research. 4. Schedules follow-up visits and maintains contact with patients, patients families, department staff, pharmaceutical company representatives, other faculty members and researchers as directed by the Senior Research Nurse or Research Associate.5. Distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principle investigator, and others as requested6. Performs other duties as assigned.Certification/Skills:Registered Nurse (State of Texas)Minimum Education:Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one (1) year of related experience.OrAssociates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three (3) years of related experience.Minimum Experience:Years of experience varies based on education level.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLYSupports individuals and groups campus wide within the University of Houston System in research and research proposal development for funding complex, multidisciplinary proposals. Strategically collaborates with other research entities and private businesses outside of the University System to coordinate, develop, fund, and implement these projects into cohesive programmatic thrusts that can be leveraged into academic, industry, government and community partnerships. Oversees all Office of Research Development activities in the Division of Research and advises the Associate Vice President for Research-on-Research development strategy. Supervises a staff of research development personnel. Evaluates team performance and staffing needs, restructuring as needed to meet research objectives. Maintains relationships with program officers to identify upcoming opportunities and strategically position the University for success in obtaining sponsored programs funding. Engages faculty and Associate Deans for Research to ensure research needs are being met. Interacts with university contacts in Washington, D.C., to identify government research initiatives. Develops and maintains strategic partnerships within and outside of UH. Leads selected University driven initiatives to increase success and visibility of the institution. Identifies and initiates strategic high dollar and high visibility funding opportunities that fit UH capabilities, research assets; leads initiatives for multidisciplinary Program Project grants. Identifies and leads in the preparation of multi-institutional center proposals. Partners with the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations to position the University for optimizing success with donors. Represents the Division of Research by liaising with other divisions, colleges, departments, offices, and funding agencies. Develops initiatives and special projects with the AVC/AVP for Research. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.EEO/AADoctoral and 7 years experienceRequires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.Additional Job Posting Information: Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education

A global leader in the manufacturing industry has a unique opportunity with this new created role within indirect tax. This is a hybrid role being in the office at max 3 days a week and so will require someone who is either local and can commute or willing to relocate. Relocation will be offered should that be something you require. This role is responsible for managing the tax technical issues related to sales, use and property tax, managing state and local audits, and supporting the US businesses and Shared Service Center responsible for indirect tax compliance. Responsibilities• Review contracts and business situations to identify risk and mitigate costs/risk related to indirect transactions.• Coordinate and support indirect tax audits • Coordinate and work with Shared Service Center to support questions relating to US indirect tax filings• Work with the business teams to operations to identify opportunities to minimize indirect taxes• Answer/research taxability questions on transactions for indirect matters• Support businesses on property tax related due diligence for mergers, acquisitions & dispositions• Lead implementations of process improvements and best practices• Responsible for maintenance of Vertex Tax Decision MakerQualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting, MST degree or courses a plus• 10+ years of Sales Tax experience and dealing with multistate tax issues in either a large industry or Big 4 Public Accounting • Experience using Vertex or other sales tax software• Prior experience managing a team preferred• Ability to work cross functionally in a matrix organization• Ability to drive value and minimize tax within the sales tax function• Strong project management skills• Strong communication skills and demonstrated experience with driving process improvement• Property tax knowledge/experience a plus• Experience / knowledge of non-US indirect tax a plus (i.e., VAT, GST)

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary:Plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of experiments. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s). Department: Psych & Behavioral Science Location: 1941 East Road, Houston, 77054 Status: Full-time/non-exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday; Onsite Position Key Accountabilities: Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects. Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities. May recruit study participants or field interviewers. Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication. Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication. Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills:Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment.Minimum Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; orMaster's degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; orDoctorate degree.Minimum Experience:Years of experience varies based on education level.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.