Postdoctoral Research Associate-2

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Familiarity with participating in and applying for grant funding in public health, or a closely related field

Responsibilities

• 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 RedCap 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

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree