Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Healthcare and Quantitative Research

San Marcos, United States

Posting Information

Position Title

Job Posting Number

2026052NTL

Job Location

San Marcos

College/Division

College of Health Professions

Department/School

Dept of Health Informatics & Information Management

Position Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Healthcare and Quantitative Research:

The Center for Healthy and Durable Transportation (CHDT), housed in the Department of Health Informatics and Information Management at Texas State University and supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s University Transportation Center (UTC) program, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Tiankai Wang on federally funded transportation–health research projects, as well as other sponsored grants, with a strong focus on quantitative methodologies. This is a full-time position with an initial 12-month appointment, renewable based on performance and funding availability.

Responsibilities:

Conduct independent and collaborative research on transportation and healthcare-related topics.
Lead and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
Analyze large-scale datasets using STATA and Python.
Contribute to grant applications and research reporting requirements.
Present research findings at national conferences and workshops.

Required Qualifications

PhD in healthcare, public health, health services research, economics, sociology, data science, or a related field.
Strong record of academic writing, including peer-reviewed publications.
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative research methods.
Proficiency in STATA and Python.
Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis.
Prior involvement in grant writing and proposal development.
Evidence of successful interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application Procedures

Applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54221.

The Priority Deadline is October 6, 2025, the position will stay open until filled.
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials:

Cover letter describing research experience, interests, and career goals.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
One representative writing sample (published or unpublished).
Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
Contact information for three references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution.

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2025

Posting Date

09/24/2025

Review Date

10/06/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Legal Notices

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

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