Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Cyclotron Institute

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

Who We Are

The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute, a Department of Energy University Facility, is jointly supported by DOE and the State of Texas and is a major technical and educational resource for the state and the nation. At the Institute, we focus on conducting basic research, educating students in accelerator-based science and technology, and providing technical capabilities for a wide variety of applications in space science, materials science, analytical procedures and nuclear medicine. Approximately 100 Institute members – scientists, engineers, technicians, support staff, graduate students and undergraduate students – are involved in these programs. For more information, please visit our website: https://cyclotron.tamu.edu/  

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will redesign the He-LIG gas cell and lead the completion and commissioning of the He-LIG RIB production station. In addition, this position will oversee the construction and installation of LSTAR, coupling it to the He-LIG station and TAMUTRAP. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will also help upgrade the TAMUTRAP facility to efficiently couple to the LSTAR separator and develop the detection system and simulation package for TAMUTRAP’s β-delayed proton decay program. 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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD in Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Chemistry or closely aligned field

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong writing and communications skills with the ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities:

• He-LIG: Redesigns the He-LIG gas cell and leads the completion and commissioning of the He-LIG RIB production station.

• LSTAR: Oversees the construction and installation of LSTAR, coupling it to the He-LIG station and TAMUTRAP.

• TAMUTRAP: Helps upgrade the TAMUTRAP facility to efficiently couple to the LSTAR separator. Develops the detection system and simulation package for TAMUTRAP’s β-delayed proton decay program

• Other Research: Optionally contributes to other research efforts of the Melconian group (TRINAT, WISArD, fission-fragment yields, etc.) and/or other groups at the Cyclotron Institute and performs other duties as assigned.

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 & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values 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.  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.

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