Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Health, Nature & Behavior

Texas A&M University Health Science Center; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

LinkedIn Learning

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead research in experimental psychology and related fields, focusing on health, nature contact, and behavioral topics. The role is within CHN/HBL and involves collaboration with the Plant, Nature and Health Initiative.

Under general supervision, you will design, implement and analyze studies, mentor student researchers, and contribute to technical reports for sponsors.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology with emphasis on applied research or related social science field.
• Experience using biosensors to assess emotions.
• Experience working with human health research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in experimental psychology, neuropsychology, neuroeconomics or related fields focusing on health, nature contact, and behavioral topics.
• Manage day-to-day operations of funded research studies, including workflow, scheduling and participant recruitment.
• Mentor or supervise student researchers and graduate students involved in the project.
• Prepare presentations and progress reports for sponsors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

multitasking

Education

PhD in psychology

Tools

Biosensors (eye tracking, facial expressions)

Job description

Texas A&M University Health Science Center seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead research in experimental psychology and related fields, focusing on health, nature contact, and behavioral topics. The role is within CHN/HBL and involves collaboration with the Plant, Nature and Health Initiative.

Under general supervision, you will design, implement and analyze studies, mentor student researchers, and contribute to technical reports for sponsors.