Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Translational Health Research Center

Job Posting Number: 2027050

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Translational Health Research Center (THRC) seeks to develop a poolof candidates for one- and two-year postdoctoral positions(postdocs) at an interdisciplinary university-level research center. THRC seeks to foster healthy and resilient people andplaces through research conducted by Texas State investigators,along with corporate and community partners. THRC postdocs gainbroad, interdisciplinary knowledge and skills working on applied research and community-based interventions. Faculty mentors from multiple academic disciplines work with postdocs on Texas State'scampuses in San Marcos and/or Round Rock, Texas.

THRC postdocs engage in research and professional training opportunities related to topics such as community health and resilience, interprofessional health practice, health journalismand data visualization, health economics, team science, digital health technology, AI and health informatics, dissemination and implementation science, rural and telehealth innovation, and related areas of inquiry.

A postdoc is a professional research appointment designed toprovide recent doctoral degree recipients with additionalexperiences and skills to advance their careers. Each THRC postdoc develops an individualized training plan (ITP) in collaboration with faculty mentors The ITP serves as a roadmap for various research responsibilities and outcomes associated with the postdoc's appointment. It also includes information about various professional development and networking opportunities that will be available to THRC postdocs during their appointment.

The Translational Health Research Center will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Please note thatthis posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool postdoc position will be available for consideration in case the need arises.

• Recently awarded a Ph.D. in health or social sciences,business, communication, or applied STEM field.
• Recent health-related research experience.

• Experience with interdisciplinary, team, and/or community-based research.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date: 04/05/2027

Open Until Filled? No

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful

Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions