Lead First Responder Health & Wellness Research

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive community

Job summary

Texas State University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-line Research Assistant Professor to lead ALERRT's first responder health and wellness research program in San Marcos, TX. The role includes building a national agenda, securing funding, and disseminating findings through publications and policy audiences.

The candidate will develop methodologies combining population-level mortality surveillance with biological and biosocial measures, mentor staff, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field.
• Publications in top-tier multidisciplinary or medical journals are a plus.
• Peer-reviewed publications on law enforcement health, wellness, or mortality.
• Experience analyzing large-scale secondary data and national mortality surveillance.
• Advanced proficiency in statistical programming in R.

Responsibilities

• Lead ALERRT's first responder health and wellness research program.
• Build and sustain a nationally visible research agenda.
• Secure extramural funding and manage sponsored projects.
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and reports.
• Mentor students and research personnel and collaborate with partners.

Skills

R programming

Large-scale data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Texas State University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-line Research Assistant Professor to lead ALERRT's first responder health and wellness research program in San Marcos, TX. The role includes building a national agenda, securing funding, and disseminating findings through publications and policy audiences.

The candidate will develop methodologies combining population-level mortality surveillance with biological and biosocial measures, mentor staff, and collaborate