Job Information
Texas A&M University Postdoctoral Research Associate in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
What we want
We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center (HRRC) in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Siyu Yu and other HRRC faculty and faculty in the new Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard™ Lab (PIRS™) to complete, implement and lead research projects and advise graduate and undergraduate students in hazard and disaster planning. The position is for one year with potential for extension, depending on performance and funding availability.
Who We are
The College of Architecture at Texas A&M University offers undergraduate and graduate professional programs to prepare individuals to enter the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban and regional planning and visualization. As the only department of its kind in the nation, The Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning (LAUP) at Texas A&M encompasses an unmatched set of degree programs in three distinct, but related disciplines:
Landscape Architecture: The planning, design, management, and nurturing of the built and natural environments coupling advanced and traditional digital, virtual, and analog methods
Urban Planning: A community engagement driven, systematic, and creative process which influences the future of neighborhoods, cities, regions, rural and metropolitan areas
Land & Property Development: A process which makes improvements to a piece of land through its alteration from a natural or semi-natural state for a developmental purpose
We plan, design and develop places, through a unique, evidence-based approach which enhances and protects the natural and built environments. The Mission of LAUP is to create and disseminate knowledge and skills to enhance functional, healthy, sustainable, and resilient built and natural virtual environments through instruction, research, professional practice, and service in landscape architecture, urban planning, land development, and allied disciplines. To learn more, visit us at: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/laup .
Qualifications
Required Education
- PhD in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy, Anthropology, or a related field. PhD should be in hand or completed within 6 months of start date. (In order to be considered for this position prior to your doctoral degree being conferred, please provide a letter from your school's Graduate Office, Registrar's office or PhD Committee Chair certifying that all requirements for the doctoral degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date).
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in and enthusiasm for community resilience, land use planning, environmental planning, and social vulnerability.
Experience with both quantitative and qualitative social science data, particularly related to plan quality evaluation, policy analysis, spatial analysis, and/or hazard assessment.
Track record of scholarly and public outreach via academic publications and presentations in the fields of urban planning, sociology, geography, or public policy.
Experience in community engagement and outreach.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Conduct Research
- Perform research related to ongoing grants with Dr. Siyu Yu and other HRRC and PIRS™ Lab faculty.
Research Collaborations & Publishing's
Assist in developing new research project proposals.
Publish research results in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Public Outreach & Mentorship
Support public outreach development efforts of the HRRC and PIRS™ Lab.
Mentor MS/PhD students and supervise undergraduate students.
What you need to know
Salary: Starting salary is $55,000
Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume' will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume'.
Position Details: 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.
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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks , such as:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/university-holidays.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://new.tamu.edu/enjoy-the-benefits/retirement/)
Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) for health and wellness programs
All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/employee-tuition.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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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 corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
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 pre-populate the online application.
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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