Postdoctoral Fellow: Youth Trauma Research & Data Analysis

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to state-funded studies on trauma and disruptive behavior in youth. You will assist with participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and writing papers under faculty supervision.

This training position supports research grant development and collaboration within a mentored team; it is not a permanent appointment, with responsibilities spanning study design to

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology or related social/behavioral science field.
• Experience with human subjects research.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to study design, participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentation of data at meetings.
• Respond effectively to direction and feedback provided by supervisors.
• Participate in research project team activities such as lab meetings, sponsor communications, and report generation.
• Take initiative to share ideas and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Effectively communicate relevant research project information to mentor.

Skills

Writing skills

Mentoring & teaching

Applied behavioral & human subjects

Advanced statistics (multilevel, SEM,

Education

PhD in psychology or related field

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to state-funded studies on trauma and disruptive behavior in youth. You will assist with participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and writing papers under faculty supervision.

This training position supports research grant development and collaboration within a mentored team; it is not a permanent appointment, with responsibilities spanning study design to