Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Oceanography
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 perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Department of Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences at Texas A&M that spans the Marine Biology and Marine Sciences Departments at TAMU Galveston, Geochemical and Environmental Research Group. This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a truly unique concentration of educational and research resources. Our educational and research capacity is greatly enhanced by close ties to the College Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, and Geology & Geophysics, as well as the Berg Hughes Center, and Texas Center for Climate Studies.
What We Want
This Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct sample analysis and interpretation, train new lab members, and travel. Travel may include, but is not limited to, sample collection at sea, participation in project meetings, presentation of results at professional conferences, and outreach activities. The project, on which the Postdoctoral Research Associate is working, will focus on analyzing samples from the West Florida Shelf with the goal of identifying sources of nutrients fueling blooms of the harmful alga, Karenia brevis. If the 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.
Required Education and
Experience:
Appropriate PhD in Oceanography, Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or related field
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be capable of going to sea and performing work at sea, including collecting samples; lift/move moderately heavy weight including gas cylinders
Preferred Education and
Experience:
2 years working with isotope ratio mass spectrometers and interpreting light (i.e., C, N, O) stable isotopic data
Prior experience in a wet chemistry lab, preparing dilution series for concentration and isotopic analysis, calibrating data, troubleshooting analytical instrumentation
Familiarity with the nitrogen cycle, harmful algal blooms, and isotopic fractionation mechanisms are preferred
A willingness to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with venders, coworkers, and supervisory staff
Published at least two first-authored publications in peer-reviewed literature
Responsibilities:
Research Data Collection, Interpretation, and Processing:
Measures the concentration and isotopic composition of samples in the lab. Performs sample collection at sea and/or on land and prepares samples for analysis. Disseminates data results and generates reports. Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.
Research Writing and Presentations
Drafts figures and prepares manuscripts for publications and presentations in scientific journals and conferences. Assists with the ideation and writing of grant proposals. Presents research at various meetings and professional conferences.
Training/Mentoring
Trains lab technicians and undergraduate/graduate students in appropriate lab protocols and tasks. Serves as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students.
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, 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
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
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational 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
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Oceanography
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 perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Department of Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences at Texas A&M that spans the Marine Biology and Marine Sciences Departments at TAMU Galveston, Geochemical and Environmental Research Group. This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a truly unique concentration of educational and research resources. Our educational and research capacity is greatly enhanced by close ties to the College Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, and Geology & Geophysics, as well as the Berg Hughes Center, and Texas Center for Climate Studies.
What We Want
This Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct sample analysis and interpretation, train new lab members, and travel. Travel may include, but is not limited to, sample collection at sea, participation in project meetings, presentation of results at professional conferences, and outreach activities. The project, on which the Postdoctoral Research Associate is working, will focus on analyzing samples from the West Florida Shelf with the goal of identifying sources of nutrients fueling blooms of the harmful alga, Karenia brevis. If the 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.
Required Education and
Experience:
Appropriate PhD in Oceanography, Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or related field
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be capable of going to sea and performing work at sea, including collecting samples; lift/move moderately heavy weight including gas cylinders
Preferred Education and
Experience:
2 years working with isotope ratio mass spectrometers and interpreting light (i.e., C, N, O) stable isotopic data
Prior experience in a wet chemistry lab, preparing dilution series for concentration and isotopic analysis, calibrating data, troubleshooting analytical instrumentation
Familiarity with the nitrogen cycle, harmful algal blooms, and isotopic fractionation mechanisms are preferred
A willingness to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with venders, coworkers, and supervisory staff
Published at least two first-authored publications in peer-reviewed literature
Responsibilities:
Research Data Collection, Interpretation, and Processing:
Measures the concentration and isotopic composition of samples in the lab. Performs sample collection at sea and/or on land and prepares samples for analysis. Disseminates data results and generates reports. Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.
Research Writing and Presentations
Drafts figures and prepares manuscripts for publications and presentations in scientific journals and conferences. Assists with the ideation and writing of grant proposals. Presents research at various meetings and professional conferences.
Training/Mentoring
Trains lab technicians and undergraduate/graduate students in appropriate lab protocols and tasks. Serves as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students.
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, 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
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
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational 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
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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