What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Research Compliance Office at the Texas A&M University System?
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, 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 is responsible for conducting psychiatric genetics research. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize and expand the skills and expertise developed during their PhD training to complete research projects in this field. This includes conducting advanced genomic analyses, writing and presenting research projects, and other general departmental activities. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty, locally, nationally and internationally.
What You Need To Know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Bryan, 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
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.
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.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, 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 is responsible for conducting psychiatric genetics research. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize and expand the skills and expertise developed during their PhD training to complete research projects in this field. This includes conducting advanced genomic analyses, writing and presenting research projects, and other general departmental activities. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty, locally, nationally and internationally.
What You Need To Know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Bryan, 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
- Conducting research into psychiatric genetics, under general supervision.
- Utilize knowledge and skills consistent with their education and expertise to complete research projects in psychiatric genetics.
- Analyze genomic and phenotypic data and summarize the results.
- Write and contribute to research papers, book chapters, and other scholarly endeavors.
- May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers.
- Prepare presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
- Actively participate in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
- Harmonizing phenotypes and genomic data from distinct studies.
- Maintaining accurate code repositories for quality control and analytical algorithms
- Manages storage drives and maintains datasets.
- Doctorate degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, genetics or related fields
- Ph.D. with an emphasis on Statistical Genetics or Quantitative Genetics.
- Knowledge of multivariate techniques; repeated measures designs; path analysis, discriminant and factor analyses; and structural equation modeling.
- Knowledge of quantitative genetic approaches such as genome-wide association, post-GWAS analyses, and genetic imputation.
- Experience conducting analyses in the R statistical package.
- Programming experience on a Unix or Linux platform.
- Experience in conducting statistical genetic or quantitative genetic analyses
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively.
- Effective analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently once given a project.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Knowledge of probability theory, regression, and analysis of variance.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
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
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.