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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department

Marine Engineering Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

What we want

The postdoctoral research associate will be working on developing machine learning/artificial intelligence algorithms for various applications, including energy systems, health systems, and marine systems. The candidate will also be helping with writing research proposals, attending regular meetings with the research team, attending conferences, and publishing research articles in high-quality journals. As a postdoctoral research associate, the position can perform mostly independent research, collaborate on a multi-scholar research initiative, or even may have lead responsibility of a larger research project or program, all while under the general direction of a principal researcher.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education

+ Appropriate PhD

Preferred Qualifications

+ PhD in Engineering; preferably Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering

+ Postdoctoral experience

+ Machine Learning/artificial intelligence algorithms

+ Research proposal writing

+ Working as part of a team and independently

+ Experience in energy systems, health systems, and marine systems

+ Experience in GitHub

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

+ Machine Learning/artificial intelligence algorithms

+ Research proposal writing

+ Working as part of a team and independently

+ Experience in energy systems, health systems, and marine systems

Essential Duties/Tasks:

+ Publications and Proposal Writing - Assist in writing research proposals. Compose and publish research articles in high quality journals.

+ Algorithm Development - Develop machine learning/artificial intelligence algorithms for various applications, including energy systems, health systems, and marine systems.

+ Collaboration - Work with the research team, collaborate on multi-scholar research initiatives, attend regular meetings.

Other Requirements and Factors

+ This position is security sensitive

+ This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

+ All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays.

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month.

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) .

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

Instructions to Applicants: 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. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.