Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center (HRRC) in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Siyu Yu and other HRRC faculty and faculty in the new Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard™ Lab (PIRS™) to complete implement and lead research projects and advise graduate and undergraduate students in the area of hazard and disaster planning. The position is for one year with potential for extension, depending on performance and funding availability.
Requirements
- PhD in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy, Anthropology, or a related field.
- No prior experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in and enthusiasm for community resilience, land use planning, environmental planning, and social vulnerability.
- Experience with both quantitative and qualitative social science data, particularly related to plan quality evaluation, policy analysis, spatial analysis, and/or hazard assessment.
- Track record of scholarly and public outreach via academic publications and presentations in the fields of urban planning, sociology, geography, or public policy.
- Experience in community engagement and outreach.
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Research: Perform research related to ongoing grants with Dr. Siyu Yu and other HRRC and PIRS™ Lab faculty.
- Public Outreach & Mentorship: Support public outreach development efforts of the HRRC and PIRS™ Lab. Mentor MS/PhD students and supervise undergraduate students.
- Research Collaborations & Publishing's: Assist in developing new research project proposals. Publish research results in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life 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
- Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
- Free LinkedIn Learning training programs, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
