Research Specialist V

Job TitleResearch Specialist VAgencyTexas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartmentDallasProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationDallas, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionThe Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA) seeks a Research Specialist V with expertise in public health nutrition, active living, and the prevention of obesity and chronic disease research. The Research Specialist V will contribute to the goals of the IHA Healthy Living program and projects. Areas of particular interest include health equity, behavioral risk factors, and the use of mobile health technologies. Researchers will develop and participate in NIH-funded (as well as other federal, state, and foundation funding) intervention and dissemination/implementation studies.Healthy Living research, led by IHA Associate Director, Dr. Rebecca Seguin-Fowler, focuses on the development, evaluation, and dissemination of community-engaged health promotion and chronic disease prevention intervention programs that integrate individual, sociocultural, environmental, and policy/system-level factors.ResponsibilitiesPrimary responsibilities will include an active role in evaluating community-based randomized intervention trials that target primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other modifiable risk factors among underserved populations. The successful candidate will contribute to independent research, including project/program conceptualization and development; support externally funded research proposal development to extend current programs; develop additional innovative, relevant programs, including integration of state-of-the-science mobile health technologies into community-based interventions and dissemination research; and compile, analyze, interpret, and review data and metadata.Additional responsibilities include:Work in close collaboration with the Healthy Living team to design, develop, manage, and evaluate community-engaged health interventions and initiatives, including activities related to data collection, preparing human subjects research protocols for the IRB, and developing research project operational procedures.Prepare and write proposals to funding agencies; develop and edit written reports, manuscripts, and presentations.Conduct literature reviews to inform design, implementation, and evaluation of community-engaged interventions as well as dissemination products such as manuscripts and presentations for a variety of audiences.Lead development and refinement/adaptation of curricula and related chronic disease prevention and health promotion program curricula and related materials.Analyze and interpret data using accepted statistical methods, including mixed models for clustered randomized trials.Design the statistical plan, including power and sample size calculations, for funding proposals for a variety of study designs such as randomized controlled trials, community-randomized trials, and longitudinal cohorts.Acquire, load, and merge data from various sources to produce reports and data dashboards.Prepare reports and analysis and results sections of manuscripts, including written descriptions of methods and summarizing results in text, tabular, and graphic form.Prepare datasets for sharing with other investigators and with the public.Required Education/ExperienceBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Twelve years of related experience.Preferred Education/ExperienceMaster’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field (e.g., public health, nutrition, statistics, clinical research).Experience developing research-based programs and conducting research in areas such as underserved populations, minority and urban health, food systems, community-based health behavior interventions, D&I research, and/or the integration of technology into community outreach and research.Experience working with Extension, community partners, and/or public health affiliated agencies.Required Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:Strong writing, public speaking, and presentation skills.Ability to lead as well as to function as a strong collaborator on a multidisciplinary team.Highly organized.Professional demeanor.Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships.Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System.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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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