"Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Health Disparities Research- College for Health, Community and Policy"

Job Description

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 14279
Full/Part Time: Full Time

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $68,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow assists in the planning and direction of research and to perform advanced scientific duties requiring special qualifications. Latitude for independent action and decision expected. This role is responsible for assisting with the direction of a research program; evaluation, long-term planning, design, implementation, performance, analysis and interpretation of a scientific research project; and for performing complex research assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Please refer to the HOP for additional requirements and criteria specific to this title: http://www.utsa.edu/hop/chapter9/9-32.html; section J.

This is a grant-funded position dependent on availability of funds and/or departmental need.

Core Responsibilities

1. Analyzes data from the US Health and Retirement Study, the Mexican Health and Aging Study, and/or ancillary datasets merged with these as needed.
2. Participates in research planning and manuscript writing.
3. Presents research findings at national or international conferences.
4. Collaborates with other project collaborators and help organize meetings and collaborations with them, including collaboration space.
5. Works with project specialists and University administrators as necessary.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Demography, Sociology, or related Social Science, or in Social Gerontology, Social Epidemiology, or related Health Science.
• Strong background in project-relevant topics, such as immigration, aging, Mexico, and/or health disparities.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of postdoctoral experience.
• Knowledge of Stata, but SAS and/or R are also acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High proficiency in the handling and analysis of longitudinal data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions

• Usual laboratory and office conditions.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.
• After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.
• Occasional after hours and weekend work or overtime may be required

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasional

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.