Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is seeking a qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate with interests in various applied mathematical models, particularly those arising from solid/fluid mechanics, biostatistics, and opinion dynamics, as well as numerical methods for partial differential equations, especially finite element methods (both theory and implementation). The successful candidate will work on topics including solid-state sintering, multi-component flows (with emphasis on regularized phase-field models), porous media flows, modeling of cancer development and treatment, and opinion dynamics. This is a one-year position.
Requirements
- PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc).
- Intermediate skills using LaTex.
- Basic programming experience.
- Independent, self-motivated, and well-organized.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Documented research record in the area of applied and computational mathematics.
- Proficient in programming languages like C++ or python.
- Ability to work with various faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students.
- Experience in coordinating/ managing research projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of applied mathematical models relevant to the project.
- Develop, implement, and optimize parallel finite element and numerical simulation codes.
- Design, run, and document computational experiments.
- Present research results at conferences and collaborative meetings.
- Contribute to the scientific direction of the project through regular discussions with the PI and collaborators.
- Prepare manuscripts, technical reports, and documentation of computational methods.
- Contribute to proposal development, including preliminary results, computational methodology, and broader impacts sections.
- Assemble supporting materials for grant submissions (figures, data summaries, model descriptions).
- Coordinate with the PI to maintain consistency across manuscripts, proposals, and project documentation.
- Support dissemination of research through conference abstracts, posters, and outreach materials.
- Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students involved in the research group.
- Support research group organization, including code repository maintenance and documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with university contribution covering up to 83% of the premium for employee-only coverage.
- Dental & Vision insurance.
- 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.
- Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
