Job Title
Postdoctoral Researcher (Integrated Food Security Center)
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Cooperative Agricultural Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Researcher will play a critical role in advancing the mission of the Food Security Research Center by conducting innovative research on food systems, access, and sustainability. This position involves designing and implementing research projects that address key food security challenges, analyzing data to inform policy and practice, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful solutions. The researcher will also contribute to grant writing, publications, and stakeholder engagement efforts to support the center’s broader objectives.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Write up and disseminate findings of research through peer-reviewed presentations and publications.
• Works with the Food Security Research Team to conduct qualitative research and analyze data.
• Develops appropriate research tools to carry out mixed methods research regarding food access in rural communities.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis to identify key trends and insights.
• Participates in all college-wide events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Food, Nutrition or related field.
• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Qualitative research skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Knowledge of mixed-methods research techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience conducting mixed-methods research around food and nutrition.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above “Required Attachments” section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

• Write up and disseminate findings of research through peer-reviewed presentations and publications.
• Works with the Food Security Research Team to conduct qualitative research and analyze data.
• Develops appropriate research tools to carry out mixed methods research regarding food access in rural communities.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis to identify key trends and insights.
• Participates in all college-wide events.
• Performs other duties as assigned