Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M University will work on research projects involving dark matter, neutrinos, and gamma rays, and search for new physics using astroparticle and terrestrial data. The role contributes to peer-reviewed publications, presents research results at conferences, organizes workshops and seminars, and mentors graduate and undergraduate students. The position is funded through grants and/or contracts and is contingent on continued funding and satisfactory job performance.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of current open questions in particle physics, including searches for new physics.
• Prior experience working with modern tools and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Work on research projects in dark matter, neutrinos, and gamma rays.
• Search for new physics using astroparticle and terrestrial data.
• Contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Travel to conferences to present research results.
• Organize workshops and seminars.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
• Access to the Living Well program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree