Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

• 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

About the role

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.

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

Research

• 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

Additional information

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.