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

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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 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 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. Academic Research Duties 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. Administrative Duties Provide administrative oversight to lab operations including project budget, IRB, procurement, etc. Lead meetings with research collaborators. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Required Education PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health, Biomechanics, Industrial Engineering and related field. Preferred Qualifications 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • 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, a