Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. Learn more information here! PURPOSE The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct advanced research on the integrated analysis and modeling of urban water and environmental systems, focusing on urban stormwater hydrology, nonpoint source pollution, and human-water dynamics.

Requirements

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• Research experience in hydrology, geospatial analysis, and machine learning
• Skills of scientific writing and communications

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydrologic modeling
• Experience with socio-environmental modeling
• Experience with hydrologic or environmental fieldwork

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage the data of water and environmental systems.
• Conduct the analysis and modeling of water and environmental systems.
• Develop reports, presentations, and manuscripts based on research results.
• Perform analysis and tests.
• Make and record observations and scientific measurement.
• Extract, collect and compile data.
• Develop and maintain training materials for external users.
• Prepare scientific summary papers and reports.
• Propose research ideas.
• Propose research ideas.

Benefits

• Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM
• ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month. 8 hours of sick leave time off every month. 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave. 12-15 paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

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