Postdoctoral Research Associate

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Health Policy And Management.

Location:

College Station, Texas. Job Type: Staff. Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Texas A&M University is committed to an inclusive environment that respects diverse perspectives and experiences. RHRC aims to conduct rapid, policy-relevant, rigorous rural health research to inform decision-making and improve rural health outcomes.

• Conduct research under general supervision in the candidate’s field of expertise, applying skills to complete projects.
• Prepare and clean research data for analysis; perform quantitative analyses and summarize findings.
• Write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications; prepare tables, graphs, and visuals; develop Methods and Results sections for deliverables.
• Co-lead at least one 12-month rural health-focused project identified by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, and provide support for other SRHRC projects.
• Mentor, assist, and supervise student researchers and graduate students; prepare and present research materials to small and large groups; assist in creating dissemination materials and posters.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Appropriate doctoral degree.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  PhD with a focus in health policy, public health, demography, geography, sociology, or related discipline; experience using STATA; familiarity with HCUP data; demonstrated excellence in methods/statistics, including analysis of survey, claims, or qualitative data.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively in a fast-paced, policy-relevant environment.

• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Location:
  
  College Station, TX;
  Full-Time staff appointment.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance; retirement and wellness programs; professional development opportunities; tuition assistance; educational release time; and other campus amenities.

Applications should include all required job application data or a resume. Upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application. All positions are security-sensitive and require criminal history checks and verification of credentials as per institutional procedures.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is committed to equal opportunity and access for all employees and applicants. Internal and External applicants may apply through the designated systems as described.