Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University’s Chemistry Department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research in solid-state chemistry, with an emphasis on magnetic materials. The role includes leading and contributing to research projects, preparing manuscripts for publication, developing research proposals, and assisting with graduate student mentoring and research group organization. The associate will operate, use, and maintain specialized laboratory research instrumentation while following applicable safety standards; analyze and communicate research results; pursue professional development; and advise and mentor students and other laboratory team members. Evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Compensation is commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience. Because some or all of the salary may be grant- or contract-funded, continued salary and employment are contingent on future availability of those funds.

Requirements

• PhD in a science-related field.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in solid-state chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or condensed matter physics.
• Graduate student research work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in solid-state chemistry, emphasizing magnetic materials.
• Lead and contribute to research projects.
• Operate, utilize, and maintain specialized laboratory research instrumentation while adhering to applicable safety standards.
• Analyze, interpret, and disseminate research results through group meetings, scientific presentations, manuscripts, periodic reports, and grant proposals.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and develop research proposals.
• Attend scientific meetings and seminars and stay current with relevant scientific literature.
• Provide advice, assistance, and mentorship to students and other laboratory team members.
• Assist with graduate student mentoring and research group organization.

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.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars, plus limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
• Living Well employee program.

What This Job Offers

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