Job Title Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency Texas A&M UniversityDepartment ChemistryProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location College Station, TexasJob Type StaffJob DescriptionGlimpse of the JobThe Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for conducting research in specific fields such as organometallic chemistry and gyroscopes and carbon chains. The associate will also be responsible for writing manuscripts, developing research proposals, and helping with graduate student mentoring and group organization.Opportunities to ContributeSynthesis of new gyroscopes and platinum complexes with long carbon chains.Collect spectroscopic data (NMR, IR, UV/Visible, etc.), collect and interpret crystallographic data, undertake physical measurements.Participate in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meetings, prepare manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers/presentations, and grant proposals.Make presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues.Keep up to date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc.Provide advice and assistance to other laboratory team members, act as a mentor to students.Maintain laboratory instrumentation and follow applicable safety standards.Qualifications:Appropriate PhD.A well-qualified candidate will also possess:PhD. In Chemistry.Experience in inorganic and organometallic chemistry.Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.Special Note: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.What You Need to Do:Select the Apply button to begin your application! Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.Why Texas A&M University?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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: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., with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiumsof annual paid holidaysUp to and at least each monthAutomatic enrollment in theHealth and Wellness:Professional Development: All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and morefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeea program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesAll 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.
