Job Information
Texas A&M University Postdoctoral Research Associate in United States
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Chemistry
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .
What We Want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for conducting research in chemistry. The selected candidate will also be responsible for writing manuscripts, developing research proposals, and helping with graduate student mentoring and group organization. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience. Special Note: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.
Schedule: May require working evening and/or weekend hours.
Required Education and Experience
Appropriate PhD
No experience is required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships
Expertise in electrochemistry, instrumentation, and general analytical measurements
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field
Graduate student research in electrochemical measurement, preferably in electrochemical imaging
Responsibilities:
Research: Conduct research in specific field.
Scientific Contributions: Participate in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meetings. Prepare manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers/presentations, and grant proposals. Make presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues.
Organizational Compliance and Safety: Attend scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement. Stay up to date on scientific research via reading of literature. Provide advice and assistance to other laboratory team members. Act as a mentor to students. Maintain laboratory instrumentation and follow applicable safety standards.
Grants and Research: Responsible for the Baker Research Group project development in NSF center activities.
Project Coordination: Manage and coordinate progress on graduate student projects for graduate student researchers developing electrochemical microscopes. Perform other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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.
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