Postdoctoral Research Associate-2

About the Role

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will work with a research team on several research grants and contracts within the public health field. Your role will involve managing community programs, developing and monitoring research protocols, analyzing data, preparing reports and presentations, and disseminating information to a national audience through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Project Research
  • Designs data collection tools (reporting systems, surveys, etc.), research program management, and reporting protocols
  • Conducts collection and analysis of data, particularly utilizing Qualtrics and/or RedCap survey software/programming and statistical packages, ensuring detailed data security and recording
  • Assists research team in designing, planning, and conducting project evaluations
  • Performs other duties as assigned
• Project Reporting
  • Examines and summarizes research project results
  • Prepares and writes project reports and deliverables
• Dissemination of Project Findings
  • Summarizes results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications

Requirements

• Appropriate PhD in a public health-related field (e.g., health education, health services research, health sciences, health behavior, epidemiology)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with public interventions across the life-course, especially with youth
• Familiarity with implementation research
• Ability to be the day-to-day program lead for an observational or intervention study
• Two years of related experience in data analysis and/or management
• Documented experience in manuscript preparation, submission, and acceptance in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and accountable environment
• Ability to work independently and guide all analytic aspects of project work
• Ability to provide support to lead scientists throughout the project life cycle
• Ability to support drafting materials for project-related content as well as internal research
• Ability to summarize research findings and identify key information of interest
• Ability to provide support about study design, database, and statistical methodology
• Ability to prepare reports (including peer-review publications) and presentations of data and analyses
• Database design for clinical research and cohort studies
• Programming/coding proficiency in statistical software
• Savvy importing/exporting data between various systems/platforms
• Experience working with individuals and communities

Skills

• Knowledge and expertise in public health interventions with experience in social, behavioral, technological, or environmental programs, policies, or practices, including:
  • Ability to conceptualize, implement, and evaluate research protocols for public health studies in real-world community, clinical, or corporate settings
  • Project management skills (e.g., previously conducting and coordinating public health-related research)
  • Statistical skills, publication skills, and health-related field knowledge
• Ability to write scientific papers and reports including data collection and data analysis
• Proficiency using SAS, SPSS, R, and/or STATA statistical software
• Ability to analyze and interpret various forms of cross-sectional, longitudinal, and health-related data
• Familiarity with database development, design, and/or management
• Familiarity with MS Office apps including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of programming in SAS, SPSS, R, and/or STATA
• Familiarity with participating in and applying for grant funding in public health or a closely related field

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and AD&D 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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 employed
• Access to amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and more

Location: College Station, Texas | Schedule: Full-Time