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 will be expected to co-lead, with RHRC faculty, at least one 12-month rural health focused project that is specified by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy as well as provide research support for other SRHRC projects. Results from these projects will be published as peer-reviewed manuscripts, publicly available policy briefs, and disseminated at rural-relevant conferences. RHRC’s work is characterized by rapid turnaround, policy-relevant, rigorous research that informs decision-making and improves the health of rural communities. What you need to know Salary:   W ill be   commensurate   based on the selected hire’s education and experience .     Location/Schedule:  College Station, TX/Full-Time We encourage you to apply!   To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please   submit   a cover letter and   CV /resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application.   Responsibilities Research Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research in their field of expertise. Utilizes knowledge and skills from education and expertise to complete research projects. Prepares research data (e.g., coding and cleaning) for analysis. Analyzes research data, performs quantitative analysis, and summarizes findings. Writes and contributes to research papers, articles, and publications. Prepares tables, graphs, and other visuals of research findings. Prepares Methods and Results sections of required research deliverables. Mentoring Assists, mentors, and/or supervises student researchers and graduate students working on related research projects. Prepares presentation/dissemination documents Prepares and presents research materials to small and large groups. Assists in the preparation of presentation materials for dissemination. Prepares posters and other presentation documents as needed. Required Education and Experience Appropriate doctoral degree. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. with a focus in health policy, public health, demography, geography, sociology, or a closely-related discipline Experience using STATA data analysis software Experience with HCUP (Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project) data Training and demonstrated excellence in methods/statistics, including analysis of survey data, claims data, and/or qualitative data Ability to conduct rigorous research efficiently in a fast-paced, policy-relevant area. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others 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,   prescription drug,   dental,   vision,   life and AD&D,   flexible spending accounts ,   and long-term disability 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      Health and Wellness:   Free exercise programs and release time     Professional Development: All employees have 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 a Texas A&M employee    Living Well,   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 prepopulate 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.