Amarillo

36285BR

Veterinary Medicine

Position Description

Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with PhD studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our research team at the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine to develop antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dashboards for rural and regional veterinary practices. This is a USDA-funded position. This project will produce a publicly available dashboard and webpage that will provide aggregated summaries of antimicrobial resistance and susceptibilities of important bacteria for both livestock and companion animals on a monthly and annual basis. Such AMR dashboards will provide information on antimicrobial susceptibility data that can support decision-making in antimicrobial stewardship.

• Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, supervision, data collection, statistical analysis, dashboard development, and supervision of the project.
• Responsible for writing manuscripts and publications associated with the project.
• Participate, contribute, and supervise the ongoing and new research projects of current Ph.D. students and research assistants.
• Contribute to the ongoing and new grant proposals of the research group.
• Work is performed under the supervision of the principal investigator with evaluation based on the accomplishment of assigned objectives and the overall effectiveness of the project.

Required Qualifications

PhD in area of project specialization. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. is preferred in either epidemiology, data engineering, computer science, biostatistics, or data science.
• The preferred candidate should have experience, skills, and background in R shiny, dashboard development, and data visualization using R software or other statistical software with demonstrated productivity/publications.
• Experience with data analytics, time-series analysis, and forecasting.
• The ability to organize work effectively, establish, and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public is required.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytical and creative capacity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project timelines.
• Self-motived and highly driven

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

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 by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

Yes

Job Group

Research Staff

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.