Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. This position supports the Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics (OEB) Laboratory at Texas A&M University by characterizing work-related physical exposures and investigating their relationships with adverse health outcomes for the ultimate goal of promoting health and well-being at workplaces. This position manages externally funded research projects, oversees the research staff in the OEB lab, and works with the lab director (Jay Kim) and study team members.
Requirements
- PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health or Biomechanics.
Nice To Haves
- 4 years or longer lab experience
- Strong programming skills
- Machine learning and deep learning modeling
- Expertise in 3-D motion capture systems and biomechanical modeling (OpenSim, Visual 3D, Anybody)
- Strong analytic and quantitative skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- 3-D motion capture systems and biomechanical modeling (OpenSim, Visual 3D, Anybody)
- Computer vision and IMU-based motion capture
- Machine learning and deep learning modeling
Responsibilities
- Manage and support ongoing funded research projects.
- Establish 3-D motion capture data collection/analysis protocol using Optitrack/Xense motion capture system and biomechanical analysis software programs (OpenSim, Visual 3D, and Anybody).
- Train research staff and students of OEB lab regarding motion capture data collection and analysis.
- Develop externally funded research projects.
- Disseminate the study results via conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal papers.
- Coordinate the current research projects that evaluate the effects of exoskeletons on biomechanical loadings and postural balance by working with the PI and research staff in the OEB lab.
- Develop research protocols involving various biominstrumentation including but not limited to motion capture systems, IMUs, force plates, load cells, etc.
- Lead and support the project data collection and analysis.
- Lead weekly meetings with the PI and research staff.
- Mentor students on their research projects in the OEB lab.
- Initiate and develop research proposals per his/her own research interests.
- Develop manuscripts and disseminate study results via conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal papers.
- Provide administrative oversight to lab operations including project budget, IRB, procurement, etc.
- Lead meetings with research collaborators.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
