Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Rigid Pavements

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who are we?

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 70 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

Entrepreneurial culture

Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty

Ability to work with nationally recognized experts

Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals

Premier office and research facilities and equipment

Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground

Outstanding research support services

Hybrid work environment/telecommuting

Flexible work hours

Family friendly

High staff retention rates

Leadership development and wellness programs

Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

Job Summary:

This is the entry level of professional work in an engineering or scientific discipline. Incumbents perform routine scientific or engineering work, evaluating, selecting and applying standardized scientific or engineering procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives. Assignments require investigation of a limited number of variables and few complex features. This position requires traveling around Texas documenting bridge substructure condition and collecting data as well as conducting laboratory experiments. The work will mainly focus on comprehensive evaluation of concrete sealers and coatings applied to bridge substructure in the state of Texas through material testing in the lab and field evaluation. The potential benefits are the development of recommendations for the level of surface preparation required for various sealer or coating systems and for the optimal coating type for the Receiving Agency's substructures with or without previously applied coatings. Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of funding derived from research program or specific projects.

Essential Duties:

• Literature review; developing and conducting sealers and coating evaluation lab test program; developing a rating scheme for lab and field conditions; and participating in field validation program.

• Conduct data analysis and interpretation with critical evaluation skills

• Write and prepare reports and presentations

• Other duties as assigned. 1%

Required Education & Experience:

• PhD

• No prior experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on evaluating sealers and coating materials based on both laboratory and field investigations

• Experience on handling devices that measure moisture and chloride migrations and model developments

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of sustainable construction material, Life cycle analysis of concrete

• Petrographic examination and microstructural analysis skills

• Required mineralogy and chemistry background

• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete the given project in a timely manner

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Texas Drivers License or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform common office functions.

• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.

• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

• Travel across Texas required for data collection and experiments

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.