Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Engineering Medicine, in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine, and Houston Methodist Hospital, offers an innovative medical school program called ENMED. This program aims to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, medical technology development, and the training of “Physicianeers.” ENMED provides a blended curriculum focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, where students earn a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree concurrently. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to research in the theoretical and computational mechanics of lipid membranes. This role is part of a multidisciplinary initiative dedicated to enhancing the understanding of topologically complex membrane structures under various physical stimuli. The work is expected to advance fundamental knowledge of cellular organelles, with potential applications across engineering and medicine.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, or a closely related field.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in numerical analysis.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in continuum mechanics or statistical mechanics.
• Expertise in developing custom numerical solvers or using advanced computational platforms (e.g., COMSOL) to simulate complex membrane systems.
• Strong publication record in membrane mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models of topologically complex membrane structures using continuum or statistical mechanics.
• Implement computational models of these structures using methods such as finite element analysis, finite difference schemes, or Monte Carlo simulations.
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in related projects.
• Collaborate with faculty and students across mechanical engineering and applied physics.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and proposal development.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing 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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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