"Postdoctoral Researcher (Prairie View Mobile Market)"

Job Title

Postdoctoral Researcher (Prairie View Mobile Market)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Researchers work is mission critical to conduct timely of an upcoming food security intervention and research project. The post-doctoral researcher will work closely with the Director, to implement preliminary research around consumer needs for a mobile grocer, as well as coordinate work with the Program Specialist and others in the FSRC. The goal is to collect data on the ability of a mobile market to increase food access and be a sustainable intervention. Completing the objectives of an upcoming research project in the FSRC to better understand the drivers of food waste among low-income rural consumers, as well as identify messages and interventions to help reduce food waste among this population. The post-doctoral researcher will work closely with the Director as well as coordinate work with the Program Specialist and others in the FSRC.

This position is funded by restricted funds or a grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of restricted or grant funds.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Develops appropriate research tools to carry out mixed methods research regarding food waste in rural communities.
• Writes research proposals to obtain external funding.
• Oversees graduate and undergraduate students research on this project.
• Write up and disseminate findings of research through peer-reviewed presentations and publications.
• Participates in all college-wide events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Food, Nutrition or related field.
• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Qualitative research skills Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Knowledge of mixed-methods research techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years' experience conducting mixed-methods research around food and nutrition.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct focus groups and perform thematic analysis.
• Experience in survey development and validation.
• Quantitative analysis skills.

Job Posting Close Date:

12/25/2025

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter