Postdoctoral Researcher (Prairie View Mobile Market)

Texas A&M University System • Prairie View, TX

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Researchers work is mission critical to conduct timely of an upcoming food security intervention and research project. The post-doctoral researcher will work closely with the Director, to implement preliminary research around consumer needs for a mobile grocer, as well as coordinate work with the Program Specialist and others in the FSRC. The goal is to collect data on the ability of a mobile market to increase food access and be a sustainable intervention. Completing the objectives of an upcoming research project in the FSRC to better understand the drivers of food waste among low-income rural consumers, as well as identify messages and interventions to help reduce food waste among this population. The post-doctoral researcher will work closely with the Director as well as coordinate work with the Program Specialist and others in the FSRC. This position is funded by restricted funds or a grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of restricted or grant funds. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Food, Nutrition or related field.
• No prior experience required.
• Qualitative research skills
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Knowledge of mixed-methods research techniques.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years’ experience conducting mixed-methods research around food and nutrition.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct focus groups and perform thematic analysis.
• Experience in survey development and validation.
• Quantitative analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops appropriate research tools to carry out mixed methods research regarding food waste in rural communities.
• Writes research proposals to obtain external funding.
• Oversees graduate and undergraduate students research on this project.
• Write up and disseminate findings of research through peer-reviewed presentations and publications.
• Participates in all college-wide events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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