Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Environmental And Occupational Health 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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues 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 This position supports the Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics (OEB) Laboratory at Texas A&M University by characterizing work-related physical exposures and investigating their relationships with adverse health outcomes, with the goal of promoting health and well-being in workplaces. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research in their field of expertise. They will utilize their skills and expertise to complete research projects, manage externally funded research projects, and oversee the research staff in the OEB lab. Additionally, they will work with the lab director and study team members, write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications, assist with the preparation and cleaning of the worksite and may collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended . Other: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. May travel as required. Qualifications Required Education + Ph.D. with focus on Ergonomics and/or Biomechanics + Required licenses/certifications may vary with research area Preferred Qualifications + 2 years or longer lab experience + Strong programing skills Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Expertise in 3-D motion capture systems and biomechanical modeling (OpenSim, Visual 3D, Anybody) + Strong analytic and quantitative skills + Interpersonal skills + Written and verbal communication skills + High level of professionalism + Problem solving skills + Attention to detail Responsibilities + Manage and Support Ongoing Funded Research Projects: Coordinates current research projects that evaluate the effects of exoskeletons on biomechanical loadings and postural balance by working with the PI and research staff in the OEB lab. Develops research protocols involving various bioinstrumentation, including but not limited to motion capture systems, IMUs, force plates, load cells, etc. Leads and supports project data collection and analysis. Leads weekly meetings with the PI and research staff. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of the worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty. + Other Academic/Research Duties: Mentors students on their research projects in the OEB lab. + Initiates and develops research proposals per their own research interests. Develops manuscripts and disseminates study results via conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal papers. + Administrative Duties: Provides administrative oversight to lab operations, including the research staff, project budget, IRB, procurement, etc. Leads meetings with research collaborators. Performs other duties as assigned. 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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least   eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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 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.