Postdoctoral Research Associate - Center for Health and Nature

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Center for Health and Nature

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Center for Health & Nature

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,084.00 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 & 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 is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. The primary goal will be to assist in the implementation of ongoing grants, help with project management, conduct data analysis and write papers. Writings may include contributing to research papers, articles, and publications. The associate may collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

What you need to know

Proposed Salary: $5,084 monthly

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Required Education

• Appropriate PhD with a focus on social sciences
  
  
  

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. Analyzes and conducts research data and summarizes results. Contributes to research papers, articles, and publications and other written assignments as needed.
• 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. Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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 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.