Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush School Of Government And Public Service

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 Bush School of Government and Public Service, https://bush.tamu.edu , was founded in 1997, under President George H.W. Bush's philosophy that public service is a noble calling. Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Bush School prepares students to become principled leaders in their fields and to reflect the value of public service throughout their careers. As one of the Centers of the Bush School, The Albritton Center for Grand Strategy (CGS) serves as an intellectual hub for the critical examination of American grand strategy. Specifically, the Center supports research that challenges the assumptions behind American grand strategy. CGS seeks to develop credible alternatives to primacy, connect scholarly experts and U.S. policymakers, and helps prepare a new generation of public servants who will be grand strategic thinkers.

What we want

This Post Doctoral Research Associate position is for one year with a 9 month term from 09/01/2022 – 05/31/2022.

What you need to know

Application Details: This position is for one year with a 9 month term from 09/01/2022 – 05/31/2022. Applicants that apply by 01/14/2022 will receive priority attention.  If your degree had not been conferred at the time you applied, a letter needs to be attached from your school's official Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements for your degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date. Degree must be received by 08/01/2022.

Letter of Interest/CV/Writing Sample:

All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a letter of interest addressing how your research fits with the CGS mission, curriculum vitae and a short writing sample (no more than 10,000 words).

Reference: Your strongly encouraged to submit a letter of recommendation preferably from your dissertation advisor.

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 Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent Writing Skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Recent PhD in political science, history, or other relevant discipline from a top university with a rigorous academic program

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Research aligns with the Albritton Center for Grand Strategy mission and whose work will significantly impact the Grand Strategy debate

Responsibilities:

• Research: Post-doctoral fellows will be expected to complete a manuscript for publication while in residence based on their own research in the field of grand strategy.

• Teaching : Post-doctoral fellows will be expected to teach one course to Bush School students. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush School Of Government And Public Service

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 Bush School of Government and Public Service, https://bush.tamu.edu , was founded in 1997, under President George H.W. Bush's philosophy that public service is a noble calling. Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Bush School prepares students to become principled leaders in their fields and to reflect the value of public service throughout their careers. As one of the Centers of the Bush School, The Albritton Center for Grand Strategy (CGS) serves as an intellectual hub for the critical examination of American grand strategy. Specifically, the Center supports research that challenges the assumptions behind American grand strategy. CGS seeks to develop credible alternatives to primacy, connect scholarly experts and U.S. policymakers, and helps prepare a new generation of public servants who will be grand strategic thinkers.

What we want

This Post Doctoral Research Associate position is for one year with a 9 month term from 09/01/2022 – 05/31/2022.

What you need to know

Application Details: This position is for one year with a 9 month term from 09/01/2022 – 05/31/2022. Applicants that apply by 01/14/2022 will receive priority attention.  If your degree had not been conferred at the time you applied, a letter needs to be attached from your school's official Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements for your degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date. Degree must be received by 08/01/2022.

Letter of Interest/CV/Writing Sample:

All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a letter of interest addressing how your research fits with the CGS mission, curriculum vitae and a short writing sample (no more than 10,000 words).

Reference: Your strongly encouraged to submit a letter of recommendation preferably from your dissertation advisor.

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 Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent Writing Skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Recent PhD in political science, history, or other relevant discipline from a top university with a rigorous academic program

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Research aligns with the Albritton Center for Grand Strategy mission and whose work will significantly impact the Grand Strategy debate

Responsibilities:

• Research: Post-doctoral fellows will be expected to complete a manuscript for publication while in residence based on their own research in the field of grand strategy.

• Teaching : Post-doctoral fellows will be expected to teach one course to Bush School students. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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.