Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University. This position supports an NSF-funded research project focused on the development, validation, and evaluation of AI-enabled learning and decision-support systems in construction engineering and management. The postdoctoral research associate will lead experimental design, data collection, and quantitative analysis to evaluate system performance and human learning and decision-making outcomes. The position involves close collaboration with the PI, graduate students, and industry partners. Salary: Starting salary is $50,000/annually. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. Position Details: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future. Other Requirements and Factors: Candidates will need to have completed their PhD by the start of employment. This Postdoctoral Research Associate position will require approximately 100% effort dedicated to research activities, with an anticipated duration of one year, contingent upon project funding and performance.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Construction Engineering/Management or Civil Engineering.
- Experience with experimental design and quantitative data analysis in Construction of Civil Engineering.
- Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals or conferences.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with government-funded research projects.
- Strong statistical and data analysis skills.
- Ability to design and execute rigorous empirical studies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute planned experiments.
- Publish research results in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
- Assist in developing new research proposals.
- Serve as a mentor to Ph.D. students and supervise undergraduate students in the context of collaborative research efforts.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life 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
- Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
- All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
