Postdoctoral Research Associate

TAMU Press; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in College Station, TX is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research in occupational health and safety under general supervision. You will assist project management, collect data, analyze results, and contribute to publications while collaborating with other researchers and faculty.

The role emphasizes research productivity, proposal development, and mentoring student researchers in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in occupational health and safety required.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews and publish papers.
• Experience collaborating with research teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in field of expertise under supervision.
• Assist management of ongoing projects and data collection.
• Analyze data and summarize results.
• Contribute to research papers and proposals.
• Mentor student researchers.
• Prepare technical progress reports.

Skills

Verbal & written skills

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Problem solving

Statistical software

Education

PhD in occupational health & safety

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

## Postdoctoral Research AssociateApplylocations: College Station, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-093271**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**Job Description****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.**Who we are**As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.**What we want**The **Postdoctoral Research Associate** conducts research into their field of expertise. Utilizes the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Assists in the implementation of ongoing grants, helps with project management, conducts data analysis and writes papers. Writings may include contributing to research papers, articles, and publications. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.**What you need to know****Salary:** Will 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**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.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.