Postdoctoral Research Associate-2

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate-2

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Center for Community Health & Aging

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment 

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.    

 

Who we are  

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate works with a research team of several research grants/contracts within the public health field.  Works with researchers to manage community programs, develop and monitor research protocols, analyze data, prepare reports and presentations, and disseminate information to a national audience through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   

Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time

We encourage you to apply! To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application. 

Responsibilities

Project Research

• Designs data collection tools (reporting systems, surveys, etc.), research program management, and reporting protocols

• Conducts collection and analysis of data, particularly utilizing Qualtrics and or RedCap survey software/programming and statistical packages, and keeping the detailed data secure and recorded

• Assists research team in designing, planning, and conducting project evaluations

• Performs other duties as assigned

Project Reporting

• Examines and summarizes research project results

• Prepares and writes project reports and deliverables

Dissemination of Project Findings

• Summarizes results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications

Required Education and Experience

• Appropriate PhD in public health related field (e.g. health education, health services research, health sciences, health behavior, epidemiology)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with public interventions across the life-course, especially with youth

• Familiarity with implementation research

• Ability to be day-to-day program lead for an observational or intervention study

• Two years of related experience in data analysis and/or management

• Documented experience in manuscript preparation, submission, and acceptance in peer-reviewed journals

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and accountable environment  

• Ability to work independently and guide all analytic aspects of project work

• Ability to provide support to lead scientists throughout the project life cycle

• Ability to support drafting materials for project related content as well as internal research

• Ability to summarize research findings and identify key information of interest.

• Ability to provide support about study design, database, and statistical methodology

• Ability to prepare reports (including peer-review publications) and presentations of data and analyses

• Database design for clinical research and cohort studies

• Programming/coding proficiency in statistical software

• Savvy importing/exporting data between various systems/platforms

• Experience working with individuals and communities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Has knowledge and expertise in public health interventions with experience in social, behavioral, technological, or environmental programs, policies, or practices including:

• Ability to conceptualize, implement, and evaluate research protocols for public health studies in real world community, clinical, or corporate settings.

• Possesses project management skills (e.g., previously conducting and coordinating public health related research)

• Possesses statistical skills, publication skills and health-related field knowledge.

• Ability to write scientific papers and reports including data collection and data analysis

• Proficiency using SAS, SPSS, R, and/or STATA statistical software

• Ability to analyze and interpret various forms of cross-sectional, longitudinal, and health-related data

• Familiarity with database development, design, and/or management

• Familiarity with MS office apps including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Working knowledge of programming in SAS, SPSS, R, and/or STATA

• Familiarity with participating in and applying for grant funding in public health, or a closely related field

Why Texas A&M University? 

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  

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online 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.