Job Information
Texas A&M University Postdoctoral Research Associate in United States
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Physics And Astronomy
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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
Who We Are
The Department of Phy s i c s and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in applied phy s i c s , astronomy, atomic phy s i c s , quantum optics, condensed matter phy s i c s , high energy phy s i c s , nuclear phy s i c s , and related areas. We offer our students a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree options . Many more students from all disciplines receive basic training in sciences in our state- of- art teaching facilities . Our department is committed to giving back to society through our extensive outreach program.
What We Want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct researched approved by Principal Investigator (PI) as well as independent research in nuclear physics. If this description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
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.
Location: This position will begin in Boston, Massachusetts, with the possibility of transfer to College Station, Texas, at a later date.
Required Education and Experience:
- Appropriate PhD in Physics or a related field
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills (incl. track record of publications)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Education and Experience:
Strong background in AMO physics
Hands-on experience with Penning traps
Experience in microwave or optical spectroscopy of molecules or SQUID-based amplifiers
Programming skills in Python
Leadership and project management skills
Responsibilities:
Research: Conducts Penning-trap based research on the NEPTUNE project, as approved by PI, as well as conduct independent research involving AMO or nuclear physics with ion traps and lasers.
Mentorship: Performs project management and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.
Publication: Publishes results in peer-reviewed journals and through conference participation.
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
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