Job Title

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Health Policy And Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,000.00 monthly

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 & identities.  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, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 will conduct duties that are specifically related to research activities, that require an advanced level of knowledge in a field of law, science, or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

COVID-19 information: In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• J.D., or PhD in bioethics, ethics of technology or related fields

• Coursework or research experience in the legal or ethical issues related to data science, big data, surveillance.

• Advanced writing ability is highly desired

Responsibilities:

• Research related-duties: Explores ethical or legal issues relating to the use of data in a variety of contexts, including database studies, commercial big data, public health surveillance, law-enforcement surveillance, artificial intelligence etc. Participates in writing reports, papers, and proposals.

• Administrative/Mentoring Duties: Participates in project management and completing IRB applications. Assists with classes as needed. Mentors students in the lab. Consults on law- or ethics-intensive projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 pre-populate 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.