Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate works under general supervision in the Population Informatics Lab, conducting research in their area of expertise that supports the lab’s work. The role involves designing health database studies and carrying out the research process, including data management, analysis, and writing reports and papers. The associate analyzes and summarizes research data and writes or contributes to research papers, articles, and publications. The position may also involve collaboration with researchers and faculty, mentoring or supervising student researchers and graduate students, preparing presentation materials, contributing to technical progress reports for research sponsors, and assisting with worksite preparation and cleanup. This position is grant funded, and continued employment may depend on future funding.
Requirements
- PhD in data science, public health, or a related field. Listed related fields include industrial and systems engineering, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics, physics, epidemiology, health services research, social work, sociology, and psychology.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with others.
- Knowledge of public health, such as epidemiology or health services.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in data analysis using statistical software such as R, Python, SAS, MPlus, or STATA.
- Experience working with large population datasets, such as EHR, claims, or national survey data.
- Background in health informatics, population health research, or biostatistics.
- Experience in grant writing and obtaining research funding.
- Experience writing technical government reports.
- Experience in predictive and responsible AI, survey research, and analysis.
- Experience in mental health, health insurance, and reimbursement policies.
- Experience mentoring students.
Responsibilities
- Design health database studies and conduct the research, including data management, analysis, and writing reports and papers.
- Complete research projects in the Population Informatics Lab using relevant education and expertise.
- Analyze research data and summarize results.
- Write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
- Assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and graduate students working on the project.
- Prepare presentation materials on research topics for small and/or large groups.
- Participate in preparing required technical progress reports for research sponsors.
- Assist with preparation and cleaning of the worksite.
- Collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes 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 for health and wellness.
- 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.
- Access to Living Well, an employee-built program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
