Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

School of Engineering Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, 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 School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of  Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED.  This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of “Physicianeers.” ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years.  

  

What we want 

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support research in the theoretical and computational mechanics of lipid membranes. This position is part of a multidisciplinary initiative focused on advancing understanding of topologically complex membrane structures under diverse physical stimuli. This work is expected to advance fundamental understanding of cellular organelles, with potential applications across engineering and medicine

What you need to know:

Salary: will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.  

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. 

Travel: This position may require occasional travel for conferences or meetings

Location: Houston. TX

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.  

Qualifications

Required Education

• Ph.D. in Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Applied Mathematics