Postdoctoral Researcher

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be assigned specific duties and responsibilities pertaining to research activities by Principal Investigator or project leader. Normally, performs research activities of an independent nature in a technically/scientifically specific realm for a period of duration. May supervise other research personnel. Performs related duties as required. The nature of the duties are such that they require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. An individual with this title will not be eligible to serve as a Principal Investigator (PI). The Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center focuses on research to enhance safety in the chemical process industry. The center conducts research and develops undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Its services to government and industry include independent accident investigation and analysis services, particularly for accidents suggesting new phenomena or complex technologies.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree

Nice To Haves

• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering; Oil and Gas Engineering; Ocean Engineering, or other engineering related field.
• Experience in Systems modelling and analysis; process safety; risk engineering; reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research entailing QRA, process hazards reviews and process safety management systems.
• Assist graduate and undergraduate students in research.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Center.
• Create proposals to solicit funding and participate in presentations on behalf of the Center.
• Undertake research related to process system safety analysis including fault detection and diagnosis.
• Assist in organizing Center’s supported workshop and symposiums
• Assist in writing research proposal to secure funding.
• Assist graduate and undergraduate students in writing research papers
• Perform related duties as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision , Dental , Life , and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays , vacation and sick leave .
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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