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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Description
Benefits
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Full job description
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
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadersh ip, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
Who We Are
Texas A&M University’s Department of Che m is try 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 che m is try to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. The Business Office strives to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adheres to the professional standards and integrity in processing university Business. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www. che m .tamu.edu/
What We Want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for conducting research in solid-state chemistry with an emphasis on magnetic materials. The selected candidate will also be responsible for writing manuscripts, developing research proposals, and helping with graduate student mentoring and group organization. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
Schedule: May require working evening and/or weekend hours.
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.
Required Education and Experience:
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Appropriate PhD
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Contributes to team effort by working effectively with all individuals
Preferred Education and Experience:
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PhD in solid-state chemistry, inorganic chemistry or condensed matter physics
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Graduate student research work experience
Responsibilities:
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Research: Conduct research in solid-state chemistry.
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Data Analysis and Visualization: Participate in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meetings, prepare manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers/presentations and grant proposals. Make presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues.
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Laboratory Development and Maintenance: Attend scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement. Keep up to date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc. Provide advice and assistance to other laboratory team members, act as a mentor to students. Maintain laboratory instrumentation, follow applicable safety standards, and perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
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12- 15 days of annual paid holidays
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Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
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Automatically enrollment in the Tea che r Retirement System of Texas
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Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
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Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
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Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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Living Well, 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.
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