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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here's the Glimpse of the Job

The Chemistry department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. You'll be responsible for conducting research in Chemistry. Also responsible for writing manuscripts, developing research proposals, and helping with graduate student mentoring and group organization.

Opportunties to Contribute

+ Analyze and interpret data to support collaborative discussions and decision-making in group meetings.

+ Prepare and disseminate findings through manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific publications, and professional presentations.

+ Create and deliver presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues.

+ Provide advice and assistance to other laboratory team members and provide mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students.

+ Attend scientific meetings and seminars to enhance research.

+ Keep up to date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc.

+ Participating in writing grant proposals. and follow applicable safety standards.

Salary: Commensurate based on candidate's education and experience

Special Note: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

Qualifications

+ Appropriate Ph.D. in Chemistry

+ This position requires export-control authorization prior to commencing employment.

A well-qualfied candidates will also possess:

+ Ability to work effectively, productively, and efficiently.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the lab.

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

+ Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment and make important decisions.

+ Ability to conduct independent scientific research

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Effective written and oral communication skills

+ Ability to mentor and collaborate with graduate students

What You Need to Do:

Select the Apply button to begin your application! Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

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.

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) 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 (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ 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

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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.