Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This Postdoctoral Research Associate position will play an active role in research, including working on data, presentations, publications, project/program conceptualization and development, grant proposal development, and other related activities. This position will focus on community-based intervention studies and/or longitudinal cohort studies across the lifespan, with particular attention to health equity and health disparities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in related field (e.g., nutrition, public health, epidemiology, kinesiology, etc.). Candidates with ABD or all requirements met but diploma pending may be considered.
• Ability to work very independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a supportive environment for all team members
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System
• Training and experience conducting human subjects research and working on research projects.
• Appropriate research background, as demonstrated by direct experience with data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative; both is preferred), publications in peer-reviewed journals, proposal development experience, scientific presentations, and stature appropriate for a postdoctoral scholar.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and designing interventions and related research studies in the following areas: underserved populations; minority and urban health; food and nutrition security; maternal and early childhood nutrition; community-based health behavior interventions.
• Experience working with various individuals and communities.
• Solid experience with qualitative and/or quantitative (at least one; both preferred) data analysis, including sufficient knowledge in statistical tools and software.
• Strong scientific manuscript writing and presentation skills, and solid experience writing/collaborating on extramural funding applications.

Responsibilities

• Plays an active role in research, including working on data, presentations, publications, project/program conceptualization and development, grant proposal development, and other related activities.
• Works on various projects, particularly projects addressing food and nutrition insecurity, as well as maternal and early childhood nutrition.
• Leads and collaborates on manuscript preparation from relevant studies (e.g., data analysis, writing, and submission)
• Contributes to conference presentations and reports.
• Develops and writes grant proposals to funding agencies.
• Customized professional development and training opportunities geared toward preparation for a faculty career will be provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

What This Job Offers

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