Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate conducts research focused on designing, synthesizing, and evaluating novel catalysts and their functional properties. The role draws on bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic and organic synthesis, and fundamental electrochemistry to develop and characterize bio-inspired transition metal complexes and functional catalytic materials. The position includes experimental catalysis research, data analysis and dissemination, preparation of scientific publications and proposals, presentations, mentoring students, supporting laboratory colleagues, maintaining instrumentation, and following applicable safety standards. The role may require work on weekends or after normal hours and may involve travel as required.
Requirements
- Appropriate PhD.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Chemistry with related training in electrochemistry and materials chemistry.
Responsibilities
- Conduct experimental laboratory research in catalysis, including inorganic synthesis and characterization.
- Attend scientific meetings and seminars and keep current with research literature.
- Present results at group meetings and other appropriate venues.
- Mentor collaborator’s graduate and undergraduate students in related research efforts.
- Assist the PI with preparing manuscripts, proposals, and presentations.
- Analyze and disseminate data as part of participation in group meetings.
- Prepare manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers, presentations, and grant proposals.
- Provide advice and assistance to other laboratory team members.
- Maintain laboratory instrumentation.
- Contribute to group tasks and follow applicable safety standards.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending account, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes 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.
- Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars, plus 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 employee wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
