Job Title Research Scientist Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Center for Applied Communications and Networks Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: The Research Scientist is primarily a research development and business development position for the Center for Applied Communications and Networks (CACN). The position will also include some research investigator (Pl, Co-Pl, Co-I) duties. The position will serve as an interim position to support the center while a new, full-time employee search is underway and will help with the transition once the new employee is found. Responsibilities: 70%: Research/Business Development - Develops strategic relationships with potential research sponsors, research partners, vendors, and commercial customers to create new opportunities for the center. - Monitors solicitations (RFIs, RFPS, etc.) for research and commercial opportunities appropriate for the center. - Forms and leads collaborative teams to respond to research proposals. - Prepares research and commercial proposals, including problem and solution narratives, statements or work, budgets, and schedules. 15%: Research and Research Support - Develops technical requirements and system designs for conducting research. - Participates in funded projects as a PI, Co-PI, or collaborator as appropriate for each project. - Leads interaction with sponsors, collaborators, contractors, as appropriate for each project. - Conducts research, executes deliverables, and produces required reports and artifacts as appropriate for each project. 10%: Outreach Attend and present at conferences. Publish articles in trade and professional journals. Attend meetings with project sponsors and collaborators. 5%: Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience:- PhD Education, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.- Six years leadership experience in a highly technically complex work group environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Must have a deep understanding of complex network systems.- Ability to work in an environment that includes faculty, first responders, defense personnel and federal agencies. - Ability to communicate complex ideas in a large public venue. - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: - Significant and successful experience with development of research projects for federal agencies, writing winning proposals, and successfully conducting the research specified in those projects. - Significant and successful experience with development of commercial business partnerships and contracts. - MS Office experience. Other Requirements: This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. 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.