Postdoctoral Research Associate-2

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Center for Community Health & Aging

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

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 ourcore values which are:
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As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation,Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges andnumerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand 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

• 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
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