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

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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

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. The Business Office strives to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adheres to the professional standards and integrity in processing university Business. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Researcher will primarily support the research efforts and will be co‐supervised. The selected candidate’s role will be as a scholar within the Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering department, interacting within faculty, staff and students, advancing science and engineering, and contributing to the academic environment of the university. Additionally, the Postdoctoral Researcher will also be present to support undergraduate and graduate students in their academic efforts and advance their development as scholars.

What You Need to Know

• Salary - Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

• Schedule: This position may require working evening and/or weekend hours.

• Special Note: 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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Goal oriented, self-driven, and has excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of standard organic chemistry synthesis, including air free techniques

• Experience in chemical characterization of small molecules

• Working knowledge of electrochemical characterization

Responsibilities:

• Research: Work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure research activities align with project goals and timelines. Assist in coordinating research tasks, tracking progress, and reporting findings. Collaborate with team members on specific aspects of ongoing research projects, ensuring proper documentation and data management. Synthesize redox-active organic small molecules and macromolecules using advanced organic chemistry techniques. Characterize synthesized compounds through electrochemical analysis and other characterization methods, such as spectroscopy or chromatography. Utilize air-free techniques and laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and safe handling of sensitive materials.

• Development of Materials Preparation Methods: Develop and refine materials preparation techniques, ensuring reproducibility and consistency in results. Troubleshoot and optimize experimental procedures to improve synthesis and characterization processes. Analyze experimental data and report on progress, suggesting modifications as necessary to advance research.

• Independent Research & Supervision: Perform independent research in a specific scientific domain, contributing to new insights or innovations in the field. Lead and supervise junior researchers or laboratory staff, providing mentorship and guidance as needed. Ensure proper training and adherence to safety protocols among team members.

  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.

• Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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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