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Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
School Of NursingProposed Minimum Salary
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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 Texas A&M School of Nursing is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the School of Nursing team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
What you need to know
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience
Other Requirements and Factors: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. This position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or contracts and satisfactory job performance
Required Education:
Appropriate PhD
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in nursing or health related field
Experience with research related to maternal child health and/or child protection
Experience working with individuals and communities with different perspectives, talents and lived experience.
Experience with grant writing
Experience developing manuscripts
Experience developing and giving presentations
Licenses and Certifications - Advanced research methods
Familiarity with research methodology
Excellent organizational skills
Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the faculty of the Texas A&M School of Nursing, the postdoctoral research associate (postdoc) will carry out research that advances knowledge focused on improving health outcomes for mothers, children, and families. This will include projects focused on addressing disparities in health care access to promote optimal birth outcomes and promote healthy childhood development. Some initiatives might include projects related to family visiting, domestic violence and child maltreatment, and substance use disorder.
As an integral member of this interdisciplinary research team, the postdoc will have opportunities to extend, refine, and enhance skills necessary for professional and career development and will enable the individual to broaden their scientific background by acquiring new research capabilities.
Presentations and Dissemination:
Work closely with assigned faculty members to develop manuscripts and develop/give presentations for scholarly outlets
Acquire technical, advanced data analysis, and manuscript/grant writing skills
Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions, and presentations at national meetings
Contributes to composition and submission of grants and provide advanced support for publications related to the work of the research team
Research Projects:
Assist with writing grants and in the design, implementation, and analysis of research projects aligned with the goals of the HRSA Maternal Health Research Center grant
Participate in project planning, interpretation/ evaluation of data, and communication of results
Develop new methods and protocols for research and assist with the development of other research projects for the assigned faculty
Conducts independent scholarly research and will contribute directly to the overall research goals of the project teams to which they are assigned
Mentorship and Career Development:
Mentor and provide direction for students working on assigned faculty projects
Opportunities for career development
Why Texas A&M University?
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.
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
Automatically 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 the School of Nursing must have all job application data entered and must include the following attachments: resume, cover letter and list of references. Failure to provide all job application data and attachments 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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