Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of North Texas System • Fort Worth, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Population & Community Health in the College of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth advances applied public health research, community engaged scholarship, and graduate education. The department contributes to UNTHSC’s mission through interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative research, and partnerships that strengthen population and community health across North Texas and beyond. Faculty, staff, and trainees work together to support evidence informed practice, community partnerships, and public health workforce development aligned with the School of Public Health’s strategic priorities.

The individual in this position will contribute to mixed‑methods evaluation activities, data management, analytic planning, manuscript development, and dissemination efforts. The position offers opportunities to engage in applied public health research, collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty, and strengthen skills in program evaluation, quantitative and qualitative methods, and scientific writing.

This is a full‑time staff position classified as a Postdoctoral Research Associate within the UNT System. The appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree. If not yet conferred, a letter from the school's official Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements have been met and stating the degree conferral date can be accepted.
• Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
• Strong analytic reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize information and communicate findings clearly.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work products.
• Professionalism in working with internal and external partners.
• Ability to maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.
• Advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace.
• Ability to participate in virtual and in‑person meetings with faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to travel to community partner sites, training locations, and field data collection settings as required by the project.
• Ability to move between indoor and outdoor environments during site visits and fieldwork.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and sustain concentration for analytic, writing, and documentation tasks.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with program evaluation, community‑based research, or prevention science in the area of interpersonal /sexual violence prevention (I/SPV).
• Familiarity with public health surveillance, implementation science, or mixed‑methods approaches used in I/SPV.
• Experience preparing manuscripts, reports, or grant‑related products for I/SPV.
• Knowledge of survey design, data visualization, or advanced analytic techniques.
• Experience working with state agencies, community organizations, or multi‑site projects
• Ability to translate complex findings for all audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills to analyze the collected data.
• Design and conduct experiments. Test, optimize, and implement new and existing methods and techniques.
• Manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings.

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• TRS Eligible

What This Job Offers

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