Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate supports occupational health research in the Douphrate and Kim labs at Texas A&M University. The research characterizes work-related exposures and investigates their relationships with adverse health outcomes, with the goal of promoting health and well-being in workplaces. The position manages externally funded projects, oversees research staff, and collaborates with the lab directors, Drs. David Douphrate and Jay Kim, and study team members.

The role includes coordinating and conducting field and laboratory research, developing research protocols and data collection and analysis methods using bioinstrumentation and wearable sensors, mentoring students, and disseminating findings through conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. It also provides administrative oversight of lab operations, including project budgets, IRB matters, and procurement.

Requirements

• PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health, Biomechanics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in 3-D motion capture systems and biomechanical modeling, including OpenSim, Visual 3D, and Anybody.
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Three or more years of laboratory experience.
• Strong programming skills.
• Experience with machine learning and deep learning modeling.
• Experience with survey data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of computer vision and IMU-based motion capture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support ongoing externally funded field and laboratory research projects.
• Establish data collection and analysis protocols using bioinstrumentation and wearable sensors, including motion capture systems, electromyography, and biomechanical analysis software.
• Train research staff and students in research methods.
• Develop externally funded research projects based on the applicant’s own research interests.
• Coordinate research projects with principal investigators and research staff.
• Develop research protocols involving motion capture systems, IMUs, force plates, load cells, and other bioinstrumentation.
• Lead and support data collection and analysis in field and laboratory settings.
• Lead weekly meetings with principal investigators and research staff.
• Mentor students on research projects in the labs.
• Develop research proposals and manuscripts and disseminate study results through conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal papers.
• Provide administrative oversight of lab operations, including project budgets, IRB matters, and procurement.
• Lead meetings with research collaborators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
• Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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