Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct astronomical research and contribute to research proposals. This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
Requirements
- PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or Astrophysics.
- Experience in astronomical data reduction and analysis, astrophysical theory, or astronomical instrumentation.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Conduct original astronomical research.
- Contribute to research proposals.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Analyze and submit work in peer-reviewed journals and at conferences.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term disability insurance
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave each month
- At least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Free exercise programs
- Release time for health and wellness
- Free LinkedIn Learning training
- Webinars
- Limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time
- Tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
