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

Texas A&M’s Chemistry Department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on projects in the general area of inorganic chemistry, with a particular focus on main group Lewis acids for applications in ligand design and catalysis. Additional responsibilities include preparing manuscripts, developing research proposals, and supporting graduate and undergraduate student mentoring, as well as contributing to overall research group organization.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Conducts research in inorganic chemistry, with a focus on organic, transition metal, and main group Lewis acids for applications in ligand design and catalysis.

• Maintains and operates required research instrumentation and laboratory equipment.

• Analyzes experimental data and participates in data discussion and dissemination through group meetings.

• Prepares manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers, presentations, and grant proposals.

• Presents research results at group meetings and other appropriate scientific venues.

• Attends scientific meetings, seminars, and conferences to enhance research knowledge and professional development.

• Stays current with scientific literature and emerging research in the field.

• Provides guidance and assistance to laboratory team members and serves as a mentor to students.

• Ensures laboratory instrumentation is properly maintained and adheres to all applicable safety standards and protocols.

Qualifications

• Appropriate PhD.

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

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

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

Special Note: This position is funded from a grant and/or contract which is renewed under the provisions for the grantor of the contract. Your offer of employment is dependent on continued funding.

What you need to do:

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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.   

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/      

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.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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  

• 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  

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

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

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 prepopulate the online application.

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