Company Description:
The University of Texas at El Paso is a Carnegie R1 and Community-Engaged university in the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region. We advance the discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls 24,000 students, 84% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP is one of the major economic engines in the region, adding more than $1.4 billion to the local economy annually.
The UT System Board of Regents established the Regents' Research Excellence Program (RREP) to enhance and maintain the research competitiveness of the UT System (UTS). The goal of the RREP is to create a new group of distinguished research faculty to increase research competitiveness.
El Paso's active arts and culture community features the state's longest-running symphony orchestra, a nationally recognized chamber music festival, art galleries, museums, and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. UTEP adds to the arts and entertainment scene with an award-winning dinner theater, music and dance productions, contemporary and student art galleries, and a natural history museum. For sports fans, the UTEP Miners offer exciting Division I college athletics. Southwest University Park, located a mile away in downtown El Paso, is home to the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and the El Paso Locomotive, a professional soccer team founded in 2019.
El Paso County is a highly livable, bi-cultural community of more than 850,000 people that offers affordable homes and is often named one of the safest big cities in the United States. Shielded by mountains on three sides, El Paso enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and a dry climate, making it possible to engage in outdoor activities year-round. The city of El Paso adjoins both the state of New Mexico and the country of Mexico; it is one of the largest international communities in the world.
About the College of Health Sciences (CHS)
UTEP's College of Health Sciences (CHS) is dedicated to addressing health disparities, particularly among Hispanic and Border populations. With El Paso's unique demographics, CHS has access to a generational and economically diverse yet ethnically homogeneous population, making it an ideal setting for research and community engagement. CHS is committed to shaping and contributing to the social mobility of its students, providing opportunities for growth and advancement for all.
Job Description:
The University of Texas at El Paso College of Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Public Health Sciences diabetes research group. This role offers the opportunity to work on the implementation of science diabetes intervention research projects focused on community diabetes education programs. The Department of Public Health Sciences conducts culturally-centered diabetes intervention research and is dedicated to expanding and scaling interventions at community and organizational levels. This research incorporates curriculum development, health messaging/communication, and community engagement methodologies. By leveraging our access to a predominantly Hispanic population, we aim to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies for diabetes prevention and management. The successful candidate will engage in intervention research, contribute to grant writing, prepare manuscripts for publication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Essential Functions:
- Design and implement translational and implementation science using mixed-methods research.
- Conducted clinical trials with human subjects, including assessments of behavioral and physical diabetes prevention/management outcomes, and sociocultural factors.
- Prepare and submit IRB applications, ensuring compliance with ethical research practices.
- Collect, analyze, and manage complex research data sets.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication and present research findings at professional conferences.
- Contribute to grant writing efforts.
- Assist with the overall management and coordination of ongoing research projects within the Department of Public Health Sciences.
- Collaborate with and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research methodologies and project execution.
Requirements:
Successful candidates will have earned a Ph.D. in a relevant field (such as Public Health, Health Sciences, or Health Psychology) by the appointment date. Applicants must demonstrate a proven track record in conducting human subjects research, particularly those focused on diabetes prevention and management. In addition, preferred candidates should exhibit technical proficiency in survey design and quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation.
Candidates should have a strong record of research productivity, including successful internal and external grant writing efforts and effective manuscript preparation/publications in peer-reviewed venues. Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and regulatory compliance is also required, along with robust skills in the collection, analysis, and management of complex research data.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary research teams and a strong commitment to translational research. While the primary focus is on clinical research, experience in both clinical and bench research settings will be viewed favorably.
Additional Information:
This position is funded through the Regents' Research Excellence Program and is contingent upon availability of funds. The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with excellent fringe benefits.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
Application Instructions:
Candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter describing relevant expertise and describing how they can contribute to research related to diabetes and metabolic diseases, a list of 3 references with names and contact information
For more information about the position, contact:
Dr. Jeannie B. Concha and Dr. Maria Duarte-Gardea, Search Committee Chairs
Department of Public Health Sciences
jeannie@utep.edu
