Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate conducts research in their field of expertise, applying knowledge and skills gained through education and experience to complete research projects. The role supports ongoing grants and projects through project coordination and management, data collection and analysis, and preparation of research papers, articles, publications, proposals, and technical progress reports. The associate may collaborate with researchers and faculty and may assist with mentoring or supervising student and graduate researchers. The position is based in College Station, Texas, and is full-time. Salary is commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Requirements
- Appropriate PhD with a focus on occupational health and safety.
- CITI human subject research training and applicable laboratory safety training.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to analyze data using standard statistical software.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Interpersonal skills.
- High level of professionalism.
- Problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in health and nature.
- Experience conducting surveys.
- Experience with primary data collection.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in the associate’s field of expertise.
- Apply relevant knowledge and skills to complete research projects.
- Assist with the management and coordination of ongoing projects.
- Assist with research project data collection.
- Analyze research data and summarize results.
- Contribute to research papers, articles, publications, and other written assignments.
- Generate and submit research proposals for internal and external funding.
- Track and monitor project grants and funding.
- Assist with project development.
- Create, establish, and maintain project files, databases, correspondence, and project materials.
- Assist with mentoring and/or supervising student researchers and graduate students working on project-related research.
- Prepare presentation materials on research topics for small and large groups.
- Participate in preparing required technical progress reports for research sponsors.
- 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.
- Living Well employee program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
