Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the position

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute's Air Quality and Environment Division is seeking Postdoctoral Research Associate candidates with experience in environmental or transportation field interested in working on research related to transportation and the environment. The successful applicant will conduct research in the areas of transportation (on-road, non-road, airport, rail, etc.) activity, emissions, and energy modeling, and other environmental areas. The successful applicant will perform research on externally funded projects and actively seek and obtain externally funded research projects by participating in research proposal development. The successful applicant is expected to work within collaborative teams on projects led by other Principal Investigators (PI) and gradually progress into a PI role on externally funded research projects. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute applied research projects throughout the research cycle including proposal writing, literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, and reporting (60%).
• Prepare technical documents including formal project reports and scientific papers (35%).
• Help develop division-wide work processes and other duties as assigned (5%).

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a related field.
• No experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in data analytics, visualization, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: R or Python.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, but collaboratively on multiple projects.
• Ability to work strategically with oversight from a Program Manager or senior staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in at least one of the following SQL databases: MySQL, SQLite, or PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following BI tools: Tableau or PowerBI.
• Proficiency in at least one of the GIS tools: ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Advanced proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: R or Python.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment/telecommuting.
• Flexible work hours.
• Family friendly.
• High staff retention rates.
• Leadership development and wellness programs.
• Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements.
• Relocation assistance (if eligible).
• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible).