Research Specialist I

About the role

The Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA) Healthy Living program at Texas A&M AgriLife Center in Dallas seeks a Research Specialist I to support community‑engaged health research. Working under general supervision, you will collaborate with faculty and the Healthy Living team to design, implement, and evaluate projects that address health disparities.

Key responsibilities

• Support ongoing studies and develop new research, including study design, operations, and reporting in areas such as maternal‑child health, obesity, diabetes, and food insecurity.
• Prepare and coordinate IRB protocols, recruit participants, collect data, and manage project logistics.
• Assist with grant writing, manuscript preparation, and creation of program materials.
• Conduct literature reviews and perform data cleaning, management, and preliminary statistical analyses.
• Develop and maintain online research tools (e.g., Qualtrics, REDCap) and ensure data integrity.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (public health, nutrition, epidemiology, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• At least four years of relevant experience.
• Professional demeanor with ability to handle confidential information securely.
• Strong written and oral communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience using Qualtrics and REDCap for data collection.
• Data cleaning, management, and basic statistical analysis skills.