Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Translational Health Research Center

Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Translational Health Research
Center

Job Posting Number: 2027050APF

Position Description

Translational
Health Research Center (THRC) seeks to develop a pool of candidates for one- and two-year postdoctoral positions
(postdocs) at an interdisciplinary university-level research center. THRC seeks to foster healthy and resilient people and places through research conducted by Texas State investigators, along with corporate and community partners. THRC postdocs gain broad, interdisciplinary knowledge and skills working on applied research and community-based interventions. Faculty mentors from multiple academic disciplines work with postdocs on Texas State's campuses in San Marcos and/or Round Rock, Texas.

THRC postdocs engage in research and professional training opportunities related to topics such as community health and resilience, interprofessional health practice, health journalism and data visualization, health economics, team science, digital health technology, AI and health informatics, dissemination and implementation science, rural and telehealth innovation, and related areas of inquiry.

A postdoc is a professional research appointment designed to provide recent doctoral degree recipients with additional experiences and skills to advance their careers. Each THRC postdoc develops an individualized training plan (ITP) in collaboration with faculty mentors The ITP serves as a roadmap for various research responsibilities and outcomes associated with the postdoc's appointment. It also includes information about various professional development and networking opportunities that will be available to THRC postdocs during their appointment.

The Translational Health Research Center will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool postdoc position will be available for consideration in case the need arises.

Required Qualifications

• Recently awarded a Ph.D. in health or social sciences,

business, communication, or applied STEM field.

• Recent health-related research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with interdisciplinary, team, and/or community-based

research.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date: 04/05/2027

Open Until Filled? No

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58751"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58751

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9903778"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58751 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr.,
J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your

first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many

more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly

resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a

variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks

offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and

voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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