Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,229.17 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

What you need to know

Salary: Starting salary is $50,570 annually. Please note this is a part-time position being hired at 75% FTE.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.

Position Details: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

Other Requirements and Factors:

• Candidates will need to have completed their PhD by the start of employment.

• This Postdoctoral Research Associate position will require approximately 100% effort dedicated to research activities, with an anticipated duration of one year, contingent upon project funding and performance.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• PhD in urban planning Geography, Public Health, Sociology, Public Policy, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Statistical and geospatial methods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Presentation skills.

• Analytical skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Demonstrated research experience in housing, hazards, environmental justice, community development, or related topics.

• Strong record (or emerging record) of scholarly publications and research productivity.

• Experience with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research design.

• Ability to work effectively with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and supervise graduate students.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Research

• Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise.

• Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.

• Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.

• Analyzes research data and summarizes results.

• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.

• Conduct original, independent, and collaborative research that advances CoHHS’s mission.

• Contribute to research reports, white papers, peer-reviewed journal articles, and grant proposals.

• Lead data collection, quantitative and/or qualitative analysis, and synthesis of findings.

Mentoring

• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.

• Mentor and supervise graduate research assistants working on CoHHS-related projects.

Presentations

• Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.

• Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

• Present research at academic conferences, community meetings, and partner-agency briefings.

Who We Are  

The College of Architecture at Texas A&M University offers undergraduate and graduate professional programs to prepare individuals to enter the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban and regional planning and visualization. As the only department of its kind in the nation, The Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning (LAUP) at Texas A&M encompasses an unmatched set of degree programs in three distinct, but related disciplines: 

• Landscape Architecture: The planning, design, management, and nurturing of the built and natural environments coupling advanced and traditional digital, virtual, and analog methods 

• Urban Planning: A community engagement driven, systematic, and creative process which influences the future of neighborhoods, cities, regions, rural and metropolitan areas 

• Land & Property Development: A process which makes improvements to a piece of land through its alteration from a natural or semi-natural state for a developmental purpose 

We plan, design and develop places, through a unique, evidence-based approach which enhances and protects the natural and built environments. The Mission of LAUP is to create and disseminate knowledge and skills to enhance functional, healthy, sustainable, and resilient built and natural virtual environments through instruction, research, professional practice, and service in landscape architecture, urban planning, land development, and allied disciplines. To learn more, visit us at: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/laup . 

Why Texas A&M University? 

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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:     

• 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     

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas      

• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs     

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more      

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee     

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Our Commitment 

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.  

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.