Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be expected to co-lead, with RHRC faculty, at least one 12-month rural health focused project that is specified by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy as well as provide research support for other SRHRC projects. Results from these projects will be published as peer-reviewed manuscripts, publicly available policy briefs, and disseminated at rural-relevant conferences. RHRC’s work is characterized by rapid turnaround, policy-relevant, rigorous research that informs decision-making and improves the health of rural communities.
Requirements
- Appropriate doctoral degree.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. with a focus in health policy, public health, demography, geography, sociology, or a closely-related discipline
- Experience using STATA data analysis software
- Experience with HCUP (Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project) data
- Training and demonstrated excellence in methods/statistics, including analysis of survey data, claims data, and/or qualitative data
- Ability to conduct rigorous research efficiently in a fast-paced, policy-relevant area.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in their field of expertise.
- Utilize knowledge and skills from education and expertise to complete research projects.
- Prepare research data (e.g., coding and cleaning) for analysis.
- Analyze research data, performs quantitative analysis, and summarizes findings.
- Write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
- Prepare tables, graphs, and other visuals of research findings.
- Prepare Methods and Results sections of required research deliverables.
- Assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and graduate students working on related research projects.
- Prepare and present research materials to small and large groups.
- Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for dissemination.
- Prepare posters and other presentation documents as needed.
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, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
