Postdoctoral Research Associate

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

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job 

We are pleased to invite applicants for a position as a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University, in association with the NSF Center for the Mechanical Control of Chemistry. The position will be working in the labs of Dr. Alison Altman (primary) and Dr. James Batteas, in the areas of high-pressure materials characterization and mechanochemistry. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will be responsible for writing manuscripts, developing research proposals, and helping with graduate student mentoring and group organization. This is a grant funded/contingent position for an appointment of one year, renewable upon mutual agreement and financial ability.

Opportunities to Contribute:  

• Develop and conduct innovative research  

• Work with and mentor graduate and undergraduate students associated with the project 

• Disseminate completed works via publications and presentation at conferences 

• Provide advice and assistance to other laboratory team members  

Qualifications 

• Appropriate PhD with experience in either solid-state chemistry and/or optically detected magnetic resonance techniques

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:  

• PhD in physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or condensed matter physics

• Experience in optical spectroscopic methods for solid-state materials characterization

• Graduate student research work experience 

• Ability to publish in top tier academic chemistry journals  

• Ability to take an active role working with doctoral and undergraduate students 

• Evidence of active participation in the scientific community 

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience. 

Schedule: May require working evening and/or weekend hours 

What you need to do:  

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV, personal statement to include general plans for research, and a planned career trajectory are strongly recommended. You may attach the files during the application process. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled, will a planned state date on or after March 1, 2024.  

For questions, email inquiries to Dr. Alison Altman ([email protected] ) or Dr. James Batteas ([email protected] ).  

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 & lived experiences.  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 

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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