Postdoctoral Research Associate

** Job Title
** Postdoctoral Research Associate
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Dallas
* * Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Dallas, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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*** you
* ** can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!
** Position Information
** This Postdoctoral Research Associate position will play an active role in research, including working on data, presentations, publications, project/program conceptualization and development, grant proposal development, and other related activities. This position will focus on community-based intervention studies and/or longitudinal cohort studies across the lifespan, with particular attention to health equity and health disparities.
** Responsibilities:
*** Plays an active role in research, including working on data, presentations, publications, project/program conceptualization and development, grant proposal development, and other related activities.
* Works on various projects, particularly projects addressing food and nutrition insecurity, as well as maternal and early childhood nutrition.
* Leads and collaborates on manuscript preparation from relevant studies (e.g., data analysis, writing, and submission)
* Contributes to conference presentations and reports.
* Develops and writes grant proposals to funding agencies.
* Customized professional development and training opportunities geared toward preparation for a faculty career will be provided.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Ph.D. in related field (e.g., nutrition, public health, epidemiology, kinesiology, etc.). Candidates with ABD or all requirements met but diploma pending may be considered.
* Ability to work very independently
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a supportive environment for all team members
* Highly organized and detail oriented
* Professional demeanor
* Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System
* Training and experience conducting human subjects research and working on research projects.
* Appropriate research background, as demonstrated by direct experience with data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative; both is preferred), publications in peer-reviewed journals, proposal development experience, scientific presentations, and stature appropriate for a postdoctoral scholar.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience developing and designing interventions and related research studies in the following areas: underserved populations; minority and urban health; food and nutrition security; maternal and early childhood nutrition; community-based health behavior interventions.
* Experience working with various individuals and communities.
* Solid experience with qualitative and/or quantitative (at least one; both preferred) data analysis, including sufficient knowledge in statistical tools and software.
* Strong scientific manuscript writing and presentation skills, and solid experience writing/collaborating on extramural funding applications.
** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:
** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

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*** work
* ** for Texas A&M Agri Life, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities…