Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Health Behavior

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 will be instrumental in advancing the Research on Outcomes, Opportunities, Treatments and Success (ROOTS) by conducting research, providing critical quantitative and analytical support to research efforts, and securing external funding. The primary content area for this position will be clinical pediatric research.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.  

Location: College Station, TX

Schedule: Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.   

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D., Sc.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Public Health, Psychology, or a closely related quantitative field

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D., Sc.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Public Health, Psychology, or a closely related quantitative field completed within three years

• Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish (Speaking, Reading, and Writing)

• Demonstrated expertise and a strong publication record utilizing advanced statistical modeling and missing data techniques, specifically multiple imputation.

• Strong foundational knowledge of pediatric health and clinical research methodologies.

• Proven track record as a self-starting thinker with the ability to conceive, plan, and drive projects to completion with minimal direct oversight.

• Prior experienc