Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to cutting-edge theoretical research in classical and quantum gravity, supergravity, and string theory, while actively participating in the academic life of the department through scholarly publications, collaborative initiatives, and student mentorship.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (incl. track record of publications).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in classical and quantum gravity, supergravity, and string theory, contributing to the theoretical understanding of fundamental physics.
• Analyze findings and publish results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences.
• Coordinate and manage a weekly seminar series to foster academic dialogue and collaboration within the research community.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees