Texas A&M-posted 2 days ago
$58,000 - $60,000/Yr
Full-time
College Station, TX
251-500 employees

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research that will advance professional ethics in engineering and related areas. The selected candidate will conduct independent research in this area but will also be offered to collaborate with Dr. Peterson on projects regarding AI ethics. In addition to this, the Postdoctoral Research Associate may have the opportunity to teach a course in Texas A&M's acclaimed undergraduate engineering ethics program and contribute to the organization of programming associated with the Bovay Endowed Chair of History and Ethics of Professional Engineering, such as an annual Bovay workshop. This position will help promote the areas of research and teaching supported by the Bovay Endowment. This is a one-year appointment renewable for a second year. Because all or a portion of the salary may be funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment are contingent upon the availability of these funds in the future. While this is a staff position, it will function like a faculty position as there will be research, teaching, and involvement in faculty matters.

  • Conduct research on topics relevant to the ethics of technology.
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Assist in the organization of the annual Bovay workshop.
  • Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field.
  • Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached.
  • Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
  • Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
  • Peer-reviewed publications on topics relevant for the position.
  • Recent completion of a PhD program in the past five years
  • 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
  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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