Postdoctoral Research Associate: ASTR

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate: ASTR

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Physics And Astronomy

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in astronomy, atomic physics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and related areas. We offer our students a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree options. Many more students from all disciplines receive basic training in sciences in our state-of-art teaching facilities. Our department is committed to giving back to society through our numerous outreach events.

What we want

The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Cover Letter/Resume’: Applicants are encouraged to upload a single pdf with cover letter indicating interest in the position, CV with publications, and research statement.

Grant Funded: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate Phd

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with faculty, postdocs, and students
• Observational and/or computational skills necessary to perform original research in astronomy
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD in Physics or Astronomy
• Research experience in astronomy or astrophysics; strong research publication record

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Observational astronomy or data analysis skill

Responsibilities:

• Perform research under guidance of astronomy faculty members; publish research papers on topics in observational or computational astronomy and astrophysics; publicize results in professional presentations
• Help organize astronomy seminars and workshops at Mitchell Institute
• Advise students on research projects
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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 committed to diversity.

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate: ASTR

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Physics And Astronomy

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in astronomy, atomic physics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and related areas. We offer our students a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree options. Many more students from all disciplines receive basic training in sciences in our state-of-art teaching facilities. Our department is committed to giving back to society through our numerous outreach events.

What we want

The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Cover Letter/Resume’: Applicants are encouraged to upload a single pdf with cover letter indicating interest in the position, CV with publications, and research statement.

Grant Funded: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate Phd

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with faculty, postdocs, and students
• Observational and/or computational skills necessary to perform original research in astronomy
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD in Physics or Astronomy
• Research experience in astronomy or astrophysics; strong research publication record

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Observational astronomy or data analysis skill

Responsibilities:

• Perform research under guidance of astronomy faculty members; publish research papers on topics in observational or computational astronomy and astrophysics; publicize results in professional presentations
• Help organize astronomy seminars and workshops at Mitchell Institute
• Advise students on research projects
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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 committed to diversity.