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



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Texas A&M University System Postdoctoral Research Associate
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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 values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .      Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.     What we want     Join the School of Engineering Medicine as a Postdoctoral Research Associate ! The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to research in the theoretical and computational mechanics of shell structures, with a focus on extending these models to incorporate coupling with electromagnetic theory. This position is part of an interdisciplinary effort to advance the understanding and design of high-genus and morphable shell structures subjected to complex physical stimuli. The work is expected to contribute to the development of bioinspired and multifunctional materials, with applications across engineering, medicine, and materials science. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.     Location/Schedule: This position is located with the School of Engineering Medicine in Houston, Texas. This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends and may require occasional travel for conferences or meeting. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended .  Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.    Qualifications Required Education Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, or a closely related field Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience in theoretical and computational mechanics of structures. Strong foundation in shell theory, elasticity, and variational mechanics Experience developing custom numerical solvers or using advanced finite element platforms (e.g., COMSOL, ABAQUS, ANSYS) Expertise in electromagnetic theory and its coupling to continuum mechanical systems Proficiency in the numerical analysis of coupled electromechanical systems Strong publication record in theoretical and/or computational mechanics Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent analytical and mathematical skills Proficiency in numerical analysis using finite element method (FEM) software (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, or custom FEM codes) Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, Julia). Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team Responsibilities Research : Develop and implement computational models (FEM) of shell structures under mechanical and electromagnetic loading. Perform theoretical analyses involving nonlinear shell mechanics to validate and interpret numerical findings. Mentoring:   Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in related projects. 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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