Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

• Job Title
• Postdoctoral Research Associate
• Agency
• Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
• Department
• 4-H Youth Development
• Proposed Minimum Salary
• Commensurate
• Job Location
• Dallas, Texas
• Job Type
• Staff

About the role

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for coordinating and conducting research activities as part of the Texas MyPlate Food Ambassadors Changing Environments and Systems (TX MyPlate Faces) grant.

The major activities of TX MyPlate FACES are to train high school-aged students on MyPlate nutrition curricula, which they will use to provide education to younger students or to guide students to create environmental changes within their school.

This position will also work with community partners to provide five regional training courses that enhance school districts' local wellness policies, provide technical assistance to schools working with ambassadors, and hold tastings of cultural foods.

Primary responsibilities will include supporting all facets of research projects including IRB submissions, participant recruitment and enrollment, data collection, data synthesis, and preparation of research reports. The successful candidate will have the relevant experience to support the development and implementation of local, state, and national health interventions and evaluation plans.

Additional Responsibilities

• Works closely with Program Managers to coordinate and support efforts related to our portfolio of community-engaged research studies and projects.
• Provides professional development and support for Extension professionals, school professionals, and volunteers.
• Develops online tools, including Qualtrics and/or REDCap survey tools, to collect qualitative and quantitative data.
• Collaborates with community partners to ensure successful implementation of research projects.
• Composes research articles for publication.
• Develops state and national grants for funding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in related field (e.g., public health, nutrition, clinical research, or other related fields).
• Candidates with ABD or all requirements met but diploma pending may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience conducting human subjects' research.
• Experience with community-engaged research and evaluation projects, specifically data collection and/or experience with behavioral implementation of intervention studies.
• Experience developing and utilizing online survey tools and software (Qualtrics, REDCap).
• Experience supporting and delivering interventions and related research studies in the following areas: populations; health; food systems; community-based health behavior interventions; and/or the integration of technology into community outreach and research.
• Experience working with individuals and communities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities and tasks as assigned.
• 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 populations.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements

• Occasional travel.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.