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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Architecture

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, will conduct interdisciplinary research at the intersection of healthcare design, human behavior, and advanced analytics. Leveraging expertise in architecture, computer science, and human-centered design, the associate will design and execute experimental and applied research studies. The associate will contribute to high-impact publications, support collaborative projects with academic and industry partners, and mentor students in research. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.

Required Education:

+ Doctoral degree in Architecture or closely related field

Requirements and Important Factors:

+ U.S. Permanent Resident or citizen, eligible to work without sponsorship.

+ May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in computer science, Certificate for Health Systems & Design and proven experience in/with:

+ Authorship for peer-reviewed journal articles

+ I-motion analytical program

+ Eye tracking measurement and analysis

+ GSR measurement and analysis

+ EEG measurement and analysis

+ Qualitative analysis

+ Statistical analysis

+ Machine learning algorithms

+ Healthcare facility design and research

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.

+ Strong presentation skills for academic and professional audiences.

+ Analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.

+ Expertise in experimental design, behavioral mapping, survey and interview protocol development.

+ Proven record in user research across healthcare environments.

+ Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

+ Proficiency in statistical modeling and qualitative analysis.

+ Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, data visualization, and applied analytics for multi-modal datasets.

+ Technical proficiency with Python, R, SQL, SPSS, Tableau.

+ Architectural and design software expertise: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino/Grasshopper, 3D Studio Max/V-ray, SketchUp, Adobe Suite.

Essential Duties and Tasks - Research:

+ Under general supervision, Conduct interdisciplinary research in healthcare design, human-environment interaction, and data analysis.

+ Design and execute experimental and applied studies including qualitative and quantitative methods.

+ Develop and apply advanced analytics to identify behavioral and cognitive patterns and translate findings into evidence-based design strategies.

+ Prepare and maintain research instruments, data collection protocols, and experimental environments.

+ Analyze and synthesize research data and summarize results, producing reports, visualizations, and scholarly publications.

What you need to know

Salary Range: Compensation is commensurate to selected candidates skills and experience. This is a part-time position ending March 31, 2026.

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

Who we are

The Texas A&M College of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate professional programs to prepare individuals to enter the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban and regional planning. The planning, design and construction of the world’s buildings, cities and landscapes involve a variety of professional skills. The faculty of architects, urban planners, landscape architects, engineers, computer scientists, constructors, lawyers, historians, and artists, in collaboration with educators in the language, philosophy and culture and natural and social sciences, help students develop an understanding of the physical, social, economic and political forces that shape our environment. To learn more about the College of Architecture, please visit us at https://arch.tamu.edu .

Why Texas A&M University?

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

+ Automatically 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

Our Commitment

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.

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.