Postdoctoral Research Associate-2

Postdoctoral Research Associate-2

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.

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.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate works with a research team of several research grants/contracts within the public health field. Works with researchers to manage community programs, develop and monitor research protocols, analyze data, prepare reports and presentations, and disseminate information to a national audience through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

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

Location/

Schedule:

College Station, TX/Full-Time

We encourage you to apply! To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application.

• Designs data collection tools (reporting systems, surveys, etc.), research program management, and reporting protocols
• Conducts collection and analysis of data, particularly utilizing Qualtrics and or Red Cap 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

• Examines and summarizes research project results
• Prepares and writes project reports and deliverables

• Summarizes results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications

• Appropriate PhD in public health related field (e.g. health education, health services research, health sciences, health behavior, epidemiology)

• Familiarity with public interventions across the life-course, especially with youth
• Familiarity with implementation research
• Ability to be day-to-day program lead for an observational or intervention study
• Two years of related experience in data analysis and/or management
• Documented experience in manuscript preparation, submission, and acceptance in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and accountable environment
• Ability to work independently and guide all analytic aspects of project work
• Ability to provide support to lead scientists throughout the project life cycle
• Ability to support drafting materials for project related content as well as internal research
• Ability to summarize research findings and identify key information of interest.
• Ability to provide support about study design, database, and statistical methodology
• Ability to prepare reports (including peer-review publications) and presentations of data and analyses
• Database design for clinical research and cohort studies
• Programming/coding proficiency in statistical software
• Savvy importing/exporting data between various systems/platforms
• Experience working with individuals and communities.

Has knowledge and expertise in public health interventions with experience in social, behavioral, technological, or environmental programs, policies, or practices including:

• Ability to conceptualize, implement, and evaluate research protocols for public health studies in real world community, clinical, or corporate settings.
• Possesses project management skills (e.g., previously conducting and coordinating public health related research)
• Possesses statistical skills, publication skills and health-related field knowledge.
• Ability to write scientific papers and reports including data collection and data analysis
• Proficiency using SAS, SPSS, R, and/or STATA statistical software
• Ability to analyze and interpret various forms of cross-sectional, longitudinal, and health-related data
• Familiarity with database development, design, and/or management
• Familiarity with MS office apps including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of programming in SAS, SPSS, R, and/or STATA
• Familiarity with participating in and applying for grant funding in public health, or a closely related field

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