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.

Responsibilities

Manage and Support Ongoing Funded Research Projects

• Manage and support ongoing funded research projects (both field and laboratory studies)
• Establish data collection/analysis protocol using various bioinstrumentation and wearable sensors including but not limited to Optitrack/Xense motion capture system, electromyogrphy and biomechanical analysis software programs (OpenSim, Visual 3D, and Anybody).
• Train research staff and students in the labs regarding research methods.
• Develop externally funded research projects on Applicant's own research interests.
• Disseminate the study results via conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal papers.
• Coordinate the current research projects by working with the PIs and research staff.
• Develop research protocols involving various biominstrumentation including but not limited to motion capture systems, IMUs, force plates, load cells, etc.
• Lead and support the project data collection and analysis in both field and laboratory settings.
• Lead weekly meetings with the PIs and research staff.

Academic Research Duties

• Mentor students on their research projects in the labs.
• Initiate and develop research proposals per his/her own research interests.
• Develop manuscripts and disseminate study results via conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal papers.

Administrative Duties

• Provide administrative oversight to lab operations including project budget, IRB, procurement, etc.
• Lead meetings with research collaborators.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education

• PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health, Biomechanics, Industrial Engineering and related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in 3-D motion capture systems and biomechanical modeling (OpenSim, Visual 3D, Anybody)
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• 3 years or longer lab experience
• Strong programing skills
• Machine learning and deep learning modeling
• Survey data collection and analysis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3-D motion capture systems and biomechanical modeling (OpenSim, Visual 3D, Anybody)
• Computer vision and IMU-based motion capture

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 pre-populate the online application.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.