Texas A&M University
2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental and Occupational Health / Biomechanics at Texas A&M University Texas A&M University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Postdoctoral staff position with proposed salary commensurate. The role supports externally funded research projects and includes standard Texas A&M employee benefits such as insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, retirement enrollment, professional development support, and tuition assistance.
Country
United States
University
Texas A&M University
Apply for this position
Keywords
Suggested positions
About this position
Texas A&M University Health Science Center is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, United States.
The position supports the Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics (OEB) Laboratory and focuses on characterizing work-related physical exposures and their relationships with adverse health outcomes, with an ultimate goal of promoting health and well-being in workplaces. Research activities include 3-D motion capture data collection and analysis, biomechanical modeling, exoskeleton-related studies, computer vision, IMU-based motion capture, and the development of research protocols using tools such as Optitrack/Xense, OpenSim, Visual 3D, and Anybody.
The role involves managing externally funded research projects, coordinating with the lab director Jay Kim and the study team, training students and research staff, leading data collection and analysis, mentoring students, developing proposals aligned with personal research interests, and publishing conference papers and peer-reviewed journal articles.
Required: PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health or Biomechanics. Preferred: at least 4 years of lab experience, strong programming skills, machine learning/deep learning experience, expertise in 3-D motion capture and biomechanical modeling, and strong quantitative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
This is a full-time staff postdoctoral position with salary commensurate. The posting does not list a fixed deadline; applicants should apply via the Workday portal using the provided link.
Funding details
Postdoctoral staff position with proposed salary commensurate. The role supports externally funded research projects and includes standard Texas A&M employee benefits such as insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, retirement enrollment, professional development support, and tuition assistance.
What's required
PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health or Biomechanics is required. Preferred qualifications include 4 or more years of lab experience, strong programming skills, machine learning and deep learning modeling experience, expertise with 3-D motion capture systems and biomechanical modeling software (OpenSim, Visual 3D, Anybody), strong analytic and quantitative skills, interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, problem solving ability, and attention to detail.
How to apply
Apply through the Texas A&M Workday application portal using the provided job link. Applicants should complete all application data or attach a complete resume, and may use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the application. Submit before the position is filled.
Make your next move.
Prepare your application
Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.
Make your next move.
Prepare your application
Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.