HSC Senior Research Associate - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a highly qualified Senior Research Associate to join our Office of Research and Innovation. This position is designed for a dedicated individual to focus their research on the unique demographic and geographic contexts of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. This role offers 100% protected time for research activities, facilitating extensive publication opportunities aimed at informing and developing solutions to improve health outcomes in these largely rural areas.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct rigorous and innovative research focused on identifying the underlying causes of health disparities in specified regions.
• Develop and implement research methodologies that are appropriate for studying rural and underserved populations.
• Analyze healthcare statistics and trends within the targeted regions to produce actionable insights that can drive policy and practice.
• Publish research findings extensively in reputable public health, epidemiology, and biostatistics journals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, healthcare professionals, and policy makers to design and evaluate interventions aimed at improving public health.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Research-focused PhD in Public Health or a closely related field with focus. 
• Experience in building epidemiological and biostatistical methodologies as applied to health research

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Research Admin Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Research Staff

Occasional Duties

• Participate in academic and professional conferences to share research findings and expand professional networks.
• Seek and secure funding from grants and other sources to support ongoing and future research initiatives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior researchers and students within TTUHSC.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or specialized academic training beyond the Bachelor's level in a particular field of science or engineering equivalent to a Doctoral degree.  Two years research experience, knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources and standards thereof.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.