Research Associate - Primary Care
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7329842 (Ref:24945-en_US)
Posted: April 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
A part-time Research Associate position is available in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine. Research in the department focuses on primary care and community engaged research, substance use disorders, antibiotics stewardship and cancer prevention . The Research Associate will be involved in conducting independent and collaborative research, developing critical documentation for compliance with regulations, and providing technical oversight and support under the general direction of the Principal Investigator. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with demonstrated competence and experience in primary care research. This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours each week.
Job Duties
- Plan, direct, and conduct primary care research.
- Support program evaluation work and contribute to regular reports.
- Evaluate and analyze data.
- Create and apply research methodologies specific to individual projects.
- Conduct literature reviews and summarizing findings in a relevant format for studies.
- Assist with grant reports and publications.
- Supervise, schedule, and coordinate tasks for junior research staff.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field.Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
- Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.
Department Specific Criteria
- PhD
- Experience with primary care research
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
