Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals. Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society. Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.
This is the entry level of professional work in an engineering or scientific discipline. Incumbents perform routine scientific or engineering work, evaluating, selecting and applying standardized scientific or engineering procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives. Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of funding derived from research program or specific projects.
TTI is a Texas based agency. This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in a TTI Texas based office. This can be discussed further during the interview process. Your primary duty station will be TTI HQ RELLIS Campus in Bryan, TX located at 1111 Rellis Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77807. You are required to report to this location for the first 30 days of employment. Following this initial period, a flexible work arrangement may be approved at the agency’s discretion. The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• PhD
• Must be competent to model rail buckling, rail fracture, and failure of track structure due to moisture sorption using advanced finite element methods.
• Also, must be competent to advise Ph.D. graduate students on the nonlinear computational modeling of rail structures.
• Must hold a Ph.D. with emphasis on nonlinear solid mechanics.
• Ability to perform common office functions.
• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Responsibilities

• Research The postdoctoral research associate is responsible for carrying out research tasks related to rail buckling. Specifically, the postdoctoral research associate will run models and prepare code related to understanding the interplay of factors of causation.
• Writing Writing manuscript for peer-reviewed publication. Assisting in preparing grant application.
• Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned including support of new researchers to group.

Benefits

• Entrepreneurial culture
• Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty
• Ability to work with nationally recognized experts
• Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals
• Premier office and research facilities and equipment
• Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground
• Outstanding research support services
• Hybrid work environment/telecommuting
• Flexible work hours
• Family friendly
• High staff retention rates
• Leadership development and wellness programs
• Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)
• TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

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