Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Department

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

PURPOSE

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct advanced research on the integrated analysis and modeling of urban water and environmental systems, focusing on urban stormwater hydrology, nonpoint source pollution, and human-water dynamics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research: 85%

• Collect and manage the data of water and environmental systems.

• Conduct the analysis and modeling of water and environmental systems.

• Develop reports, presentations, and manuscripts based on research results.

• Perform analysis and tests.

• Make and record observations and scientific measurement.

• Extract, collect and compile data.

Administrative: 10%

• Develop and maintain training materials for external users.

• Prepare scientific summary papers and reports.

• Propose research ideas.

Other: 5%

• Propose research ideas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field

• Research experience in hydrology, geospatial analysis, and machine learning

• Skills of scientific writing and communications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with hydrologic modeling

• Experience with socio-environmental modeling

• Experience with hydrologic or environmental fieldwork

SALARY: COMMENSURATE

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generousbenefits packageand professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

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.