Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Environmental And Occupational Health 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 conducts research into their field of expertise. Utilizes the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Assists in the implementation of ongoing grants, helps with project management, conducts data analysis and writes papers.

Writings may include contributing to research papers, articles, and publications. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty. What you need to know Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience . Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/ Full-Time 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 with a focus on occupational health and safety Required Licenses and Certifications Citi human subject research training and applicable laboratory safety training Preferred Qualifications Experience working in health & nature.

Experience with conducting surveys. Experience with primary data collection. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written skills. Strong presentation skills. Ability to analyze data using standard statistical software Attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Interpersonal skills.

High level of professionalism. Problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Assists with the management of the ongoing projects. Assists with research project data collection Analyzes and conducts research data and summarizes results.

Contributes to research papers, articles, and publications and other written assignments as needed. Generates and submits research proposals for internal and external funding. Other duties as assigned. Project Management: Assists in the coordination of assigned project. Tracks and monitors project grants and funding. Assists with project development Creates, establishes, and maintains project files, databases, correspondence, and project materials.

Mentoring: May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project. Presentations: Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups. Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

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.