Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Summary
Texas A&M AgriLife's Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA) Healthy Living program, based at the AgriLife Center at Dallas, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in close collaboration and coordination with the Healthy Living team, led by IHA Associate Director, Dr. Rebecca Seguin-Fowler, whose work focuses on community-engaged research to promote health and reduce chronic disease.
Job description
This Postdoctoral Research Associate position will play an active role in research, including working on data, presentations, publications, project/program conceptualization and development, grant proposal development, and other related activities. This position will focus on community-based intervention studies and/or longitudinal cohort studies, with particular attention to health equity and health disparities.
Responsibilities
- Play an active role in research, including working on data, presentations, publications, project/program conceptualization and development, grant proposal development, and other related activities.
- Work on various projects, including active National Institutes of Health studies.
- Lead and collaborate on manuscript preparation from relevant studies (e.g., data analysis, writing, and submission).
- Contribute to conference presentations and reports.
- Develop and write grant proposals to funding agencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in related field (e.g., nutrition, public health, epidemiology). Candidates with ABD or all requirements met but diploma pending may be considered.
- Appropriate research background, as demonstrated by direct experience with data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative; both preferred), publications in peer-reviewed journals, proposal development experience, stature appropriate for a postdoctoral scholar, and training in human subjects research.
- Experience conducting human subjects research and working on research projects.
- Ability to work very independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a supportive environment for all team members.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Professional demeanor.
- Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships.
- Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and designing interventions and related research studies in the following areas: underserved populations; minority and urban health; food systems; community-based health behavior interventions; and/or the integration of technology into community outreach and research.
- Experience working with various individuals and communities.
- Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative (at least one; both preferred) data analysis, including sufficient knowledge in statistical tools and software.
- Experience writing scientific manuscripts, giving presentations, and writing/collaborating on extramural funding applications.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in related field (e.g., nutrition, public health, epidemiology)
- Candidates with ABD or all requirements met but diploma pending may be considered
- Appropriate research background, as demonstrated by direct experience with data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative; both preferred)
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Proposal development experience
- Stature appropriate for a postdoctoral scholar
- Training in human subjects research
- Experience conducting human subjects research and working on research projects
- Ability to work very independently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a supportive environment for all team members
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships
- Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas Enrollment
- Employee Wellness Initiative
Company overview
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is the premier agricultural and life sciences research agency of the State of Texas and a key component of the Texas A&M University System. Established in 1887 as the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, the agency was rebranded in 2008 to better reflect its comprehensive mission in agriculture and life sciences. With headquarters in College Station, Texas, the organization operates 15 research centers across the state, serving all 254 Texas counties. The agency employs over 400 doctoral-level scientists and maintains an annual budget exceeding $216 million. Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts groundbreaking research across diverse scientific disciplines including crop science, livestock genetics, natural resource management, food safety, and biotechnology. The organization has made significant contributions to agricultural innovation, including developing the world's largest gene-mapping resources for beef cattle, pioneering mechanical cotton harvesting technology, and creating disease-resistant crop varieties. As part of the land-grant mission, the agency focuses on translating scientific discoveries into practical applications that benefit Texas producers, consumers, and the environment while addressing global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture.