Postdoctoral Research Associate job opportunity at Texas A&M University System.



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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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core value s which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .      Who we are   The Sch o o l o f Eng ineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M Sch o o l o f     Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical sch o o l 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 multifaceted 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, Theoretical Physics, or a closely related field. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience in continuum mechanics or statistical mechanics. Expertise in developing custom numerical solvers or using advanced computational platforms (e.g., COMSOL) to simulate complex membrane systems. Strong publication record in membrane mechanics. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent analytical and mathematical skills. Proficiency in numerical analysis. Proficiency in one or more programming languages. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team. Responsibilities Research Develop mathematical models of topologically complex membrane structures using continuum or statistical mechanics. Implement computational models of these structures using methods such as finite element analysis, finite difference schemes, or Monte Carlo simulations. Mentoring Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in related projects. Collaborate with faculty and students across mechanical engineering and applied physics. Presentations Contribute to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and proposal development. Why Texas A&M University?    We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  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   Automatic 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 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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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