About this role
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.