Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
This position supports occupational health research in the Douphrate and Kim labs at Texas A&M University. The research characterizes work-related exposures and investigates their relationships with adverse health outcomes, with the goal of promoting health and well-being in workplaces. The associate manages externally funded research projects, oversees research staff, and works with lab directors Drs. David Douphrate and Jay Kim and other study team members. The role involves coordinating and leading field and laboratory research, developing protocols for bioinstrumentation and wearable sensors, collecting and analyzing data, training staff and students, and disseminating findings. The associate also develops research proposals based on their own research interests, mentors students, and provides administrative oversight for lab operations, including budgets, IRB matters, and procurement.
Requirements
- PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health, Biomechanics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in 3-D motion capture systems and biomechanical modeling, including OpenSim, Visual 3D, and Anybody.
- Strong analytic and quantitative skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of professionalism.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Three or more years of laboratory experience.
- Strong programming skills.
- Experience with machine learning and deep learning modeling.
- Experience with survey data collection and analysis.
- Knowledge of computer vision and IMU-based motion capture.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support ongoing externally funded field and laboratory research projects.
- Coordinate research projects with the principal investigators and research staff.
- Develop data collection and analysis protocols using bioinstrumentation and wearable sensors.
- Develop research protocols involving motion capture systems, IMUs, force plates, load cells, and related equipment.
- Lead and support data collection and analysis in field and laboratory settings.
- Train research staff and students in laboratory research methods.
- Develop externally funded research projects and proposals based on the associate’s research interests.
- Disseminate study results through conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal papers.
- Mentor students on research projects in the labs.
- Lead weekly meetings with principal investigators and research staff.
- Lead meetings with research collaborators.
- Provide administrative oversight of lab operations, including project budgets, IRB matters, and procurement.
- 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 for conferences and workshops.
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M.
- Living Well employee program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
