Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

20d

About The Position

Job Responsibilities: • Participate in both independent and collaborative team research related to soil and wastewater response to a surfactant-like chemical • Design and set up experiments • Collect and analyze soil, water, mineral, and wastewater samples • Use analytical equipment or work with data from analytical equipment (e.g., ICP-OES or ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR, EA, EA-IRMS, etc) • Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications including use of simple to complex statistical analysis • Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants • Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other lab personnel in research • Other related duties as required Required Education: PhD degree in soil science, chemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and agricultural engineering or closely related field Preferred Experience: • Strong background and research experience in soil chemistry and soil analysis • Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals Required knowledge, skills and abilities: • Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others • Proven organizational skills • Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff Preferred Skills Knowledge or Abilities: • Experience in the measurement of elements, minerals, and understanding sorption reactions and scale formation • Ability to lift or move heavy loads up to 50 pounds • Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups Please attach to your completed application: Resume/CV List of references with email and daytime phone numbers Cover Letter All positions are security-sensitive. 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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Requirements

• PhD degree in soil science, chemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and agricultural engineering or closely related field
• Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff

Nice To Haves

• Strong background and research experience in soil chemistry and soil analysis
• Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in the measurement of elements, minerals, and understanding sorption reactions and scale formation
• Ability to lift or move heavy loads up to 50 pounds
• Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups

Responsibilities

• Participate in both independent and collaborative team research related to soil and wastewater response to a surfactant-like chemical
• Design and set up experiments
• Collect and analyze soil, water, mineral, and wastewater samples
• Use analytical equipment or work with data from analytical equipment (e.g., ICP-OES or ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR, EA, EA-IRMS, etc)
• Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications including use of simple to complex statistical analysis
• Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants
• Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other lab personnel in research
• Other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree