Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department
Health Policy And Management

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

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.

What we want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise that is synergetic with the lab. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

What you need to know

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities:

Research

- Under general supervision, designing health database studies, and conducing the full research including, data management, analysis, and writing reports and papers based on the analysis
- Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in the Population Informatics Lab
- Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
- Writes and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications

Administrative/Mentoring

- Assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on the project

Presentations

- Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups
- Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors
- Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

Required Education

- PhD in data science and/or public health or related fields including industrial and systems engineering, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics, physics, epidemiology, health services research, social work, sociology, and psychology

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in data analysis using statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS, MPlus, or STATA)
- Experience working with large population dataset (e.g. EHR, claims, national surveys data)
- Background in health informatics, population health research, or biostatistics
- Experience in grant writing and obtaining research funding
- Experience in writing technical government reports
- Experience in predictive and responsible AI, survey research and analysis
- Experience in mental health, health insurance and reimbursement policies
- Experience in mentoring students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, and collaborative environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with others
- Knowledge in public health such as Epidemiology, or Health services

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

- Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

- 12-15 days (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1793/University-Holiday-Calendar) of annual paid holidays

- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1794/Sick-Leave)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1757/Vacation)  each month

- Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

- Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

- Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

- Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.