Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX

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Job Title Postdoctoral Research Assistant 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 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, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience in experimental psychology, neuropsychology, neuroeconomics or related fields to complete research projects in health, nature contact, responsive agriculture, health, and other behavioral topics. This position is within the Texas A&M University Center for Health & Nature (CHN) and the Human Behavior Laboratory (HBL). The CHN is a joint partnership between Texas A&M and Houston Methodist Hospital. It is a leading research organization studying the relationship between human health and nature contact. The HBL is a large facility with state-of-the-art equipment and software to simultaneously collect choice process data to inform the underlying motivations of human choice and intervention outcomes. Responsibilities: Research Conducts research in experimental psychology, neuropsychology, neuroeconomics, or related fields, with a focus on health, nature contact, responsive agriculture, and other behavioral topics. Designs, implements, and conducts research studies and experiments related to nature contact, psychology, and behavioral economics. Research Study Operations and Initiative Support Manages the day-to-day operations of other funded research studies, including workflow and scheduling and recruiting participants. Oversees hardware and software operations. Contributes to the university-wide Plant, Nature and Health Initiative. Mentoring May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project. Monitors research assistants as part of the day-to-day operations of funded research studies. Presentations Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups. Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Required Education PhD degree in psychology with emphasis on applied research or related social science field. Preferred Qualifications Experience using biosensors, including eye tracking, facial expressions to assess emotions, galvanic skin response. Experience working with human health research. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated record of research achievement. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to conduct research with human participants. 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 recrea