Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Department Teaching, Learning And Culture (Tlac) Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description What we want Join us as a Postdoctoral Research Associate, where you'll independently conduct impactful research and lead the planning, development, and implementation of innovative programs. In this dynamic role, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the Education Research Center, contributing to grant writing and advancing our research efforts. If you're passionate about education research and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended Qualifications Required Education and Experience: + Appropriate PhD in a related field Preferred Qualifications: + Proven track record of coordinating/managing team projects + Prior experience working/communicating with educators, education leaders, and administrators, preferably in an education policy context + Experience using project management software (e.g., Monday, Trello, Microsoft Planner, Arsana). + Experience with managing an organization’s social media, e.g., website maintenance + Experience with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) for research. + Experience with statistical software, such as R, Stata, SPSS, Python Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills + Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment Responsibilities Research: + Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise + Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite + Analyzes research data and summarizes results + Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications Research Grant Writing: + Identify grants appropriate for ERC faculty + Assist, facilitate, or potentially lead grant writing efforts Program Development and Coordination: + Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors programs and services to facilitate program goals + Develops and maintains an operations/program calendar across all stakeholder groups + Schedules and facilitates logistics for operational meetings, including communication, calendar events, and agendas + Monitors incoming service requests and triages/escalates to appropriate staff/team + Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials + Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: + Shares messaging with appropriate stakeholder groups and reviews for accuracy + Archives campus-wide messages on the website + Confers with staff on program issues and recommends solutions Professional Development: + Participates in workshops, conferences, and research to enhance job skills + Supports a personal professional development plan to sustain and evolve proficiency in digital learning environment practices 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.   + Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) 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   + Eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least   eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month  + Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   + 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 and webinars + Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  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 experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 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.