Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Environmental And Occupational HealthProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 plays an integral role in advancing public health research projects with an emphasis on program planning, program evaluation, qualitative and mixed-methods data management, and community-based research. Prepares proposals and reports for funding agencies, engaging with partner organizations, and supporting research staff. Leads data collection activities and assists with preparation of annual performance reports for projects related to health across the lifespan, including adolescent health and healthy aging.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location: College Station, Texas
Schedule: Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Appropriate PhD in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in a related field such as public health, health education, human resource/management, health promotion, or other related fields.
Three years or more related professional experience.
Experience conducting human-subjects research.
Experience with community-engaged research and evaluation projects.
Experience developing and utilizing online survey tools and software.
Experience in writing grant proposals.
Qualitative data experience (collecting and analyzing)
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a fun and supportive team environment that is focused on advancing our work to effectively address health disparities for underserved populations.
Responsibilities
Conducts Research
Design, plan, and coordinate social science research studies, including program planning and evaluation activities.
Develop and implement qualitative and mixed-methods research protocols (e.g., interviews, focus groups, surveys), ensuring ethical and rigorous data collection.
Collaborate with partner organizations, community stakeholders, and research teams to co-develop research priorities, ensure successful implementation of project activities, and ensure findings are relevant and actionable.
Develop online tools, including surveys tools to collect qualitative and quantitative data.
Manage and support analyzing qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate software and techniques (such as Qualtrics and REDCap); maintain organized and secure data records.
Disseminates Research Findings
Summarize and disseminate results for peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, reports, and presentations tailored to academic, community, and practitioner audiences.
Assist in preparing and writing proposals (and reports) to funding agencies.
Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and research assistants involved in qualitative data collection, analysis, and program evaluation projects.
Capacity Building and Research Events
Support capacity-building activities with partner organizations, such as workshops, training, and dissemination events.
Coordinate research learning events and other activities to enhance the culture of research.
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.