Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush School Of Government And Public Service

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the areas of Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International Economics, and Labor Economics, that will focus on generating academic publications related to various substantive policy areas. This position will directly support ongoing research projects as assigned by the Institute Director. These projects are expected to be related to US trade policy, global value chains, border issues, and international institutions.

What you need to know

Salary: $50,000

Application Documents: If your degree had not been conferred at the time applied for this Postdoctoral position, a letter needs to be attached from your school's official Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements for your degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date. We strongly encourage you to upload a Cover Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research and Career Interests, Writing Samples, and Three Letters of Recommendation.

Schedule: This is a full-time staff position at the Mosbacher Institute’s office located at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A typical workday schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office space provided.

Grant Funded: This position is for two years. It is funded by non-appropriated sources. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a social science discipline, preferably economics, that links to Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International Economics, and Labor Economics with demonstrated ability to link to policy issues and application of appropriate research methods

• Experience with analyzing data, especially dealing with trade, global supply chains, or labor markets

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of statistical research methods and analysis of data using a variety of multivariate and multilevel techniques

• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based, multidisciplinary environment

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

  Responsibilities

• Research Publications: Participate in preparation of scholarly publications, presentations, and research reports based on appropriate application of theories and analysis of the research data.

• Research Field Support: Contribute to the design of the research. As needed, assist in data collection, coding of data, and maintenance of research records and databases.

• Training Graduate Student Workers: Collaborate with and oversee Bush School students on research projects, clearly explain research needs, and train in necessary data collection, coding of data, and data maintenance.

  Who we are

The Bush School offers four graduate programs for students aspiring to careers in public service. Master’s degrees in Public Service and Administration (https://bush.tamu.edu/psaa/degrees/mpsa/) , International Affairs (https://bush.tamu.edu/inta/degrees/mia/) , and International Policy (https://bush.tamu.edu/inta/degrees/mip/) . The Bush School also offers graduate certificates in Advanced International Affairs, Homeland Security, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, and Geospatial Intelligence, National Security Affairs. The Bush School has joined with several Texas A&M departments to offer seven Bachelor’s/Master’s 5-Year (3+2) Programs (https://bush.tamu.edu/degrees/joint/) that allow students to enter the Bush School at the beginning of their fourth year and receive both their undergraduate and master’s degrees in five years.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month

• Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well , (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

  Our Commitment

  Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all persp ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

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.

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