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    Postdoctoral Research Associate - College Station, United States - Texas A&M University

    Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M University College Station, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Job Title

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Agency

    Texas A&M University

    Department

    Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning

    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 experience.

    Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
    Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

    Who we are


    The School of Architecture at Texas A&M University offers undergraduate and graduate professional programs to prepare individuals to enter the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban and regional planning and visualization.

    As the only department of its kind in the nation, The Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning (LAUP) at Texas A&M encompasses an unmatched set of degree programs in three distinct, but related disciplines:


    • Landscape Architecture: The planning, design, management, and nurturing of the built and natural environments coupling advanced and traditional digital, virtual, and analog methods
    • Urban Planning: A community engagement driven, systematic, and creative process which influences the future of neighborhoods, cities, regions, rural and metropolitan areas
    • Land &

    Property Development:
    A process which makes improvements to a piece of land through its alteration from a natural or semi-natural state for a developmental purpose


    We plan, design and develop places, through a unique, evidence-based approach which enhances and protects the natural and built environments.

    The Mission of LAUP is to create and disseminate knowledge and skills to enhance functional, healthy, sustainable, and resilient built and natural virtual environments through instruction, research, professional practice, and service in landscape architecture, urban planning, land development, and allied disciplines.


    To learn more, visit us at:
    .

    What we want


    The Postdoctoral Research Associate s expected to manage several research efforts as part of an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at establishing a new research center called C-HEaRT (The Center for Healthy, Equitable, and Resilient Transportation + Environment in Texas) at Texas A&M University (TAMU).

    The major goal of this position will be to work with the C-HEaRT team and its partners to facilitate team-building activities and conduct pilot/preliminary studies necessary for an NIH P01 grant submission in Fall 2025.

    What you need to know

    Salary:
    Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

    Cover Letter/Resume':
    A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.


    Other Requirements and Factors:

    • This job will require visiting the communities located in Houston, Dallas, and possibly a few other nearby locations, and therefore this person is required to use his/her own car and/or be able to drive a rental car for these visits.
    • This job will involve the use of wearable sensors and/or smartphone apps, requiring this person to wear these units and/or use his/her phone for testing.

    Required Education and Experience:

    • PhD in urban planning, public health, transportation, climate science, or related fields.

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Excellent management skills to coordinate and organize various project tasks (e.g. meetings, site visits, trainings, pilot studies, background research, grant writing)
    • Strong inter-personal skills and teamwork/leadership experience in interdisciplinary research environment
    • Strong data management and time management skills
    • Knowledge about human research protocols (e.g. IRB, survey design, Qualtrics)
    • Knowledge about fundamental social science research methods including basic statistical skills
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of experimental research design and quantitative/qualitative methods.
    • Programming/modeling, geospatial analytical, and graphic/visualization skills.
    • Driver's License.

    Essential Duties/Tasks:

    • Project Management- Management of day-to-day project tasks. Communication and coordination with the task leaders to ensure timely completion of tasks. Timely communication of project/personnel issues and weekly progress reporting to the PIs. Assist the PIs with the budget and personnel management. Manage IRB submissions/approvals and other research compliance issues. Lead and facilitate team-building and partnership-building activities. Mentor and train student team members, trainees, and others involved in research project.
    • Development and Implementation of Research Protocols/Infrastructure- Lead or contribute to the development of (1) research protocols, (2) community engagement protocols, and (3) data infrastructure. Lead or contribute to the development and implementation of pilot studies. Contribute to developing pilot studies and conducting background research
    • Documentation, Presentation, and Dissemination- Contribute to the NIH P01 grant writing. Lead internal reporting documents required by the University. Lead the documentation and monitoring of key project activities and products. Lead or contribute to journal paper writing, postings on other media platforms, and project/research briefs. Lead or contribute to conference and public presentations, webinar, etc.
    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.


    • Health, dental, vision, life 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
    • Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

    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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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