Job Title

PostDoc

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Srph-Center For Community Health Development

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 & 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 work with a research team on program evaluations of several research grants/contracts. Works with researchers to design data collection instruments, collect, and analyze data, prepare reports and presentations, and disseminate information to a national audience through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge regarding sexual assault survivors and telehealth interventions for medical forensic examination.

• General office experience.

• Strong methodological and analytical skills. 

• Strong quantitative skills with SPSS, SAS, STATA or similar.

• Must have some qualitative research knowledge.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs (specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel). 

• Ability to relate to people from various backgrounds.

• Strong qualitative data collection, management, and analysis skills.

• Excellent scientific writing skills.

• Excellent computer abilities and language skills in English.

• Detailed-oriented and patient.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in public health, health education, psychology, sociology, education, anthropology, or related field

• Experience working on research and/or evaluation projects.

• Experience working in an academic, community or state entity setting.

• Experience in manuscript preparation.

• Proficiency in utilizing computer applications including SPSS or STATA, Qualtrics or other online survey management software and other applicable qualitative and quantitative data analysis platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Dissemination of Project Findings: Examines and summarizes research project results. Assists in preparing and writing project reports and deliverables. Summarizes results for inclusion in scientific and clientele oriented publications

• Project Research and Evaluation: Assists with designing data collection tools (reporting systems, surveys, etc.) and reporting protocols. Assists with the collection and analysis of data, particularly utilizing Qualtrics survey software/programming and statistical packages, and keeping the detailed data secure and recorded. Assists research team in designing, planning, and conducting project evaluations.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.