Postdoctoral Research Associate

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

This position supports occupational health research in the labs (Douphrate and Kim) at Texas A&M University by characterizing work-related exposures and investigating their relationships with adverse health outcomesfor an ultimate goal of promoting health and well-being at workplaces.

This position manages externally funded research projects, oversees the research staff in Douphrate and Kim labs, works with the lab directors (Drs. David Douphrate and Jay Kim) and study team members.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support ongoing funded research projects (both field and laboratory studies)
• Establish data collection/analysis protocol using various bioinstrumentation and wearable sensors including but not limited to Optitrack/Xense motion capture system, electromyogrphy and biomechanical analysis software programs (OpenSim, Visual 3D, and Anybody).
• Train research staff and students in the labs regarding research methods.
• Develop externally funded research projects on Applicant’s own research interests.
• Disseminate the study results via conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal papers.
• Coordinate the current research projects by working with the PIs and research staff.
• Develop research protocols involving various biominstrumentation including but not limited to motion capture systems, IMUs, force plates, load cells, etc.
• Lead and support the project data collection and analysis in both field and laboratory settings.
• Lead weekly meetings with the PIs and research staff.

• Mentor students on their research projects in the labs.
• Initiate and develop research proposals per his/her own research interests.
• Develop manuscripts and disseminate study results via conference proceedings, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal papers.

• Provide administrative oversight to lab operations including project budget, IRB, procurement, etc.
• Lead meetings with research collaborators.
•  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health, Biomechanics, Industrial Engineering and related field.

• 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
• 3 years or longer lab experience
• Strong programing skills
• Machine learning and deep learning modeling
• Survey data collection and analysis

• 3-D motion capture systems and biomechanical modeling (OpenSim, Visual 3D, Anybody)

• Computer vision and IMU-based motion capture

• Machine learning and deep learning modeling

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, 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 

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.