Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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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 instrumental in advancing the Research on Outcomes, Opportunities, Treatments and Success (ROOTS) by conducting research, providing critical quantitative and analytical support to research efforts, and securing external funding. The primary content area for this position will be clinical pediatric research.

Requirements

• Ph.D., Sc.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Public Health, Psychology, or a closely related quantitative field

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D., Sc.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Public Health, Psychology, or a closely related quantitative field completed within three years
• Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish (Speaking, Reading, and Writing)
• Demonstrated expertise and a strong publication record utilizing advanced statistical modeling and missing data techniques, specifically multiple imputation.
• Strong foundational knowledge of pediatric health and clinical research methodologies.
• Proven track record as a self-starting thinker with the ability to conceive, plan, and drive projects to completion with minimal direct oversight.
• Prior experience holding or submitting a pre-doctoral or postdoctoral fellowship (such as an NIH F32).
• Demonstrated record of successful peer-reviewed publications, including first-author papers, in high impact journals.
• Direct experience with grant writing, particularly K-series applications, or equivalent mechanisms.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Stata, SAS).
• Direct experience leading successful Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions at a major academic institution.
• Experience utilizing data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, R Shiny) to design and implement interactive dashboards for effective reporting of research findings and project metrics.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, amendments, and continuing reviews for new and ongoing studies.
• Design, execute, and manage original research projects aligned with the ROOTS Lab's mission, with a specific focus on pediatric health outcomes.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
• Prepare presentations for national and international conferences.
• Assist the ROOTS Director as needed to successfully develop and disseminate high-quality research, and secure funding to support ongoing efforts.
• Independently perform complex quantitative data analyses, ranging from exploratory to explanatory models.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in specialized statistical techniques, such as multiple imputation (MI) for handling missing data, power analysis and power calculations.
• Oversee the cleaning, merging, and management of large, complex clinical and administrative datasets.
• Provide high-level guidance, review, and support to graduate and undergraduate students within the ROOTS Lab on their research designs and quantitative analyses.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training materials related to statistical software, methods, and research best practices

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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: 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

What This Job Offers

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