Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Department Educational Psychology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Glimpse of the Job Are you passionate about advancing educational psychology research? Join our dynamic team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY)! This role demands a high level of expertise, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment in varied and stimulating research activities. Opportunities to Contribute Research Support and Collaboration + Dive into innovative research projects, collaborating with top-tier faculty members + Play a key role in research planning, data analysis, and manuscript writing + Co-author publications and present your findings at prestigious conferences Research Mentor + Inspire and guide the next generation of researchers + Supervise and mentor talented undergraduate and graduate students, helping them achieve their research goals Proposal Assistance + Be a crucial part of our grant proposal team and assist in crafting compelling grant proposals to secure funding for cutting-edge research Other Duties + Embrace a variety of tasks that contribute to the success of our research endeavors Qualifications Required Education + Appropriate PhD A well-qualified candidate for this position will possess a Ph.D. in Education, Educational Psychology, Special Education, School Psychology, Psychology, Human Development and Family Sciences, or related fields. Additionally, the candidate will have the ability to work and complete tasks independently, expertise in child and/or adolescent development, strong skills in quantitative research methods and statistics, strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others, and knowledge of SPSS, STATA, MPLUS, and/or R statistical computing software. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials Who we are The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) in the College of Education and Human Development is home to a variety of interrelated disciplines and degree options focused on human development and well-being in educational and community contexts. 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