Research Scientist - Faculty

Job Title

Research Scientist - Faculty

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

School of Public and Allied Health

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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Empower Communities Through Research Innovation. Do you aspire to drive meaningful change and improve population health through groundbreaking research? The School of Public and Allied Health at Prairie View A&M University is seeking an accomplished and visionary Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge studies in public health. This role is ideal for a proven researcher passionate about addressing critical health challenges and advancing health to create a healthier future for all.

 

With a focus on applied and translational research, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to develop solutions to public health challenges through community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative methodologies. The Research Scientist will be expected to secure external funding, publish in high-impact journals, present findings at national and international conferences, mentor trainees, and contribute to interdisciplinary research collaborations that support the mission and strategic goals of the School of Public and Allied Health.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

 

Responsibilities:

Research and Innovation

• Lead and conduct independent and collaborative research with a focus on applied, translational public health topics.
• Drive initiatives in epidemiology, health promotion, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health, or community-engaged research.

Scholarship and Funding

• Develop competitive grant proposals for federal, state, foundation, or industry funding.
• Publish high-quality research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.

Compliance and Administration

• Ensure adherence to all university, state, federal, and sponsor policies.
• Represent the School in committees and advisory roles as needed.

Mentorship and Leadership

• Mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students, as well as junior scientists.
• Support workforce development programs to inspire the next generation of public health leaders.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, and other stakeholders to advance research initiatives.
• Support outreach activities that amplify the School’s impact on the broader community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Education and Experience:

 

• Ph.D. in Public Health, Epidemiology, Population Health, Environmental Health, Health Promotion, Health Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
• At least six (6) years of research experience in public health or a closely related field.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of public health principles, epidemiological and biostatistical methods, and research design.
• Knowledge of appropriate laboratory, field, or technical equipment relevant to public health research.
• Proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, STATA, or equivalent).

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in research design, public health principles, and advanced data analysis methods.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications and contributions to securing external research funding.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.

• Experience leading community-based participatory research initiatives.
• Dedicated effort toward improving health outcomes for underserved and rural populations.
• Successful track record of obtaining federal or foundation grant funding.
• Evidence of current or existing funding to support ongoing research initiatives.
• Prior experience mentoring and supervising students or early-career researchers.
• Familiarity with public health accreditation and reporting standards (such as CEPH).

 

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.