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 perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

 

Who We Are

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. 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.chem.tamu.edu/

 

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for the design, synthesis, and evaluation of catalysts and their properties. This will involve catalysis, inorganic and organic synthesis, a variety of spectroscopic technique used for characterization of transition metal complexes, and fundamental knowledge in electrochemistry. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

 

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's 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.

 

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD in Chemistry or related field

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work with people from various backgrounds and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD in Chemistry with related training in synthesis and electrochemistry (organic or inorganic)

 

Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Responsible for the design, synthesis, and evaluation of catalysts and their properties. Performs experimental laboratory research work in the field of catalysis to include inorganic/synthesis and characterization.

• Professional Development: Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement and stays up to date on scientific research via reading of literature, and etc. Makes presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues. Mentors and collaborates with graduate and undergraduate student(s) in their related research efforts. Aids the PI in the preparation of manuscripts, proposals, and presentations.

• Scientific: Participates in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meetings. Prepares manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers/presentations, and grant proposals.

• Organizational Compliance and Safety: Provides advice and assistance to other laboratory team members. Acts as a mentor to students. Maintains laboratory instrumentation. Contributes to various group jobs and follows applicable safety standards.

 

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.

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.