Postdoctoral Research Associate: HET

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate: HET

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 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 Department of Physics and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in applied physics, 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 extensive outreach program.

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for theoretical high energy research. They will perform research with TAMU high energy theory faculty and students on topics related to neutrinos, dark matter, and beyond the standard model physics. In addition, they will write research papers summarizing said results. This position will attend conferences and workshops as well as organize speaker/visitor activities in the high energy group. The selected candidate will advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students on their research. 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.

Work Location: Please note this is an in-person position located in College Station, Texas, USA.

Supplemental Application Information: Applicants are encouraged to submit a single pdf with cover letter describing interest in the position, a CV with list of publications, and a brief statement of research plans and interests.  All applicants will receive a request for reference letters to be submitted through Xref.

Required Education and Experience:

• PhD in physics or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with research in theoretical high energy physics

Responsibilities:

• Research: Performs research with TAMU high energy theory faculty and students on topics related to neutrinos, dark matter, and beyond the standard model physics. Writes research papers summarizing results.

• Workshops: Attends conferences and workshops. Organizes speaker/visitor activities in the high energy group.

• Mentorship: Advises and mentors graduate and undergraduate students on their research and perform 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.