Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College of Engineering - Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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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 generous benefits package and 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 S