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Upload your resume and get a skill-by-skill breakdown — see exactly where you match, where you're close, and what to highlight. Not a mystery percentage. Get a tailored resume highlighting what this role needs. Role summary Texas A&M University is seeking a Research Technician I for a temporary/casual staff position in the Department of Statistics. The role involves providing computational and statistical support for a research project focused on super resolution spatial transcriptomics and cellular imaging. Responsibilities include data preparation, quality checking, implementing statistical models, conducting simulation studies, developing reproducible Python code, and assisting with research documentation and manuscripts. The position requires 2 years of relevant experience and offers an hourly wage of $20.00. Job Title Research Technician I Agency Texas A&M University Department Department Of Statistics Proposed Minimum Salary $20.00 hourly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) Job Description The Research Technician I will provide computational and statistical support for a research project involving super resolution spatial transcriptomics and cellular imaging. Under the supervision of the faculty member, the Research Technician I will prepare research data, implement and evaluate statistical methods, conduct simulation studies, create visualizations, maintain reproducible code, and assist with research reports and manuscripts. Here’s a Glimpse of the Job The Research Technician I will provide computational and statistical support for a research project involving super resolution spatial transcriptomics and cellular imaging. Under the supervision of the faculty member, the Research Technician I will prepare research data, implement and evaluate statistical methods, conduct simulation studies, create visualizations, maintain reproducible code, and assist with research reports and manuscripts. Opportunities to Contribute: Prepare, organize and quality-check spatial transcriptomics, imaging, and cell-segmentation data. Conduct simulation studies and sensitivity analyses to assess model performance and robustness. Prepare figures, tables, technical summaries, and research documentation. Participate in research meetings and communicate progress to the principal investigator. Implement and evaluate statistical models for subcellular RNA localization and segmentation error. Develop and maintain reproducible Python code and data-analysis workflows. Review relevant literature, and assist with reports, presentations and manuscripts. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2 years of relevant experience. A well-qualified candidate may also possess: BS in Statistics or applied mathematics. Experience in analyzing xenium/merfish/cosmc/seqfish+ data. Experience in analyzing super resolution (subcellular level) spatial transcriptomics data, hierarchical statistical modeling, python/R. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Salary: $20.00 an hour Why Texas A&M University? 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. The Department of Statistics at Texas A&M University is one of the leading Statistics departments in the country. Because of its global reputation, our faculty and students are consistently awarded honors, grants, and invited to present their research at international conferences. According to U.S. News rankings, our Graduate Degree is currently listed as the 6th best among the public universities in the nation for Statistics. Based on the quality of our program, Statistics at Texas A&M is rated higher than over half of the Ivy League Universities, including Yale and Columbia. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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