Postdoctoral Researcher

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation, and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System. TEES improves lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development, and technology transition. Collaborations with industry, academia, and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

About the role

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be assigned specific duties and responsibilities pertaining to research activities by the Principal Investigator or project leader. This role involves performing research activities of an independent nature in a technically/scientifically specific realm for a defined period. The position may supervise other research personnel and requires knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning, predominantly intellectual and varied work, and consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. An individual with this title will not be eligible to serve as a Principal Investigator (PI).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research entailing QRA, process hazards reviews, and process safety management systems.
• Assist graduate and undergraduate students in research.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Center.
• Create proposals to solicit funding and participate in presentations on behalf of the Center.
• Undertake research related to process system safety analysis, including fault detection and diagnosis.
• Assist in organizing the Center’s supported workshops and symposiums.
• Assist in writing research proposals to secure funding.
• Assist graduate and undergraduate students in writing research papers.
• Perform related duties as appropriate.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Oil and Gas Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or other engineering-related field.
• Experience in systems modeling and analysis, process safety, risk engineering, or reliability engineering.

About Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center

The Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center focuses on research to enhance safety in the chemical process industry. The center conducts research and develops undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. Its services to government and industry include independent accident investigation and analysis, particularly for accidents suggesting new phenomena or complex technologies.

Work Location

Main Campus – College Station, TX.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with an 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.