Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

Texas A&M University’s Chemistry Department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research in solid-state chemistry with an emphasis on magnetic materials.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research in solid-state chemistry with an emphasis on magnetic materials.
• Operates, utilizes, and maintains specialized laboratory research instrumentation while strictly adhering to applicable safety standards.
• Analyzes, interprets, and disseminates research results through group meetings, scientific presentations, manuscripts, periodic reports, and grant proposals.
• Engages in ongoing professional development by attending scientific meetings and seminars and staying current with relevant scientific literature.
• Provides advice, assistance, and mentorship to students and other laboratory team members.

Qualifications

• PhD in a science-related field.
• A well-qualified candidate will possess a PhD in solid-state chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or condensed matter physics.
• Graduate student research work experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Salary

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

Benefits

• 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.
• Up to 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.
• Professional Development: Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Education 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.