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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate within the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism will conduct research in the hospitality and tourism field. In addition to research, the postdoctoral researcher will engage in professional development activities, curriculum development, departmental project initiatives and presentations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Design and conduct research activities under the guidance of the Head of the Department and designated faculty members.

+ Engage actively in project-related research, identify funding opportunities, and write grant proposals.

+ Support the development of productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including local business owners and community and governmental partners through foundational and applied research and related outreach.

+ Contribute to or lead the drafting of reports, briefings, and scientific publications to distribute research findings and implications.

+ Perform other reasonably related duties assigned that support the growth and professional development of the recently established Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism.

+ Work occasionally in the evenings and weekends to attend department-related events and engage with the local community.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

+ A Ph.D. in a relevant field.

Required knowledge, abilities and skills:

+ Ability to plan, organize, and implement research activities independently with moderate supervision.

+ Proficiency in employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

+ A successful publishing record in peer-reviewed outlets.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in collaborative environments, including with stakeholders and other non-technical parties.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate clear goals and synthesize research findings for both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred knowledge, abilities and skills:

+ Experience with field-based social scientific research methods, including data collection with human participants via surveys, focus groups, interviews, or behavioral experiments.

+ Familiarity with research and theory in hospitality and/or hotel management and / or tourism.

+ Experience working with stakeholders.

+ Editorial experience with referred publications.

Supervisory Responsibility:

+ This position may include an informal supervisory and / or mentorship role, particularly with graduate students.

Work Environment:

+ The postdoctoral researcher will work in a professional academic setting, including a collaborative office environment. The primary duty location will be in the College Station, Texas area. At times, the researcher may need to conduct research and engagement activities away from the main duty station.

This appointment is contingent on funding availability.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.