Job Title

　　Postdoctoral Research Associate

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M University

　　Department

　　Oceanography

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$4,583.00 monthly

　　Job Location

　　College Station, 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 & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

　　Who We Are

　　The Department of Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences at Texas A&M that spans the Marine Biology and Marine Sciences Departments at TAMU Galveston, Geochemical and Environmental Research Group. This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a truly unique concentration of educational and research resources. Our educational and research capacity is greatly enhanced by close ties to the College Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, and Geology & Geophysics, as well as the Berg Hughes Center, and Texas Center for Climate Studies.

　　What We Want

　　The Carbon Cycle and Earth Environment (CACEE) Lab in the Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position, offering a unique opportunity to explore river-lake-atmosphere-sediment system interactions and their responses to enhanced rock weathering. The position will engage in the "Global Ocean and Land Alkalinization (GOAL-A)" project, funded by the Department of Energy's Earth Shot initiative and led by top scientists from Yale, Georgia Tech, Princeton, and Texas A&M. The position will delve into the geochemical and ecological shifts, carbon cycling alterations, and elemental flux modulations within the river-lake-atmosphere-sediment system due to enhanced rock weathering. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

　　What You Need to Know

　　Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

　　Required Education and Experience:

　　Passionate researcher with a Ph.D. in Geosciences or a related fieldRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Knowledge in coding and modeling dynamic river biogeochemistry changePreferred Education and Experience:

　　Prior experience in river modeling, river-lake network analysis and biogeochemistry

　　Demonstrated ability to solve complex differential equations, essential for modeling fluid dynamics and geochemical processes in river-lake systems

　　Extensive knowledge of river topology, including understanding of riverine structures, branching patterns, and flow dynamics

　　Experience in network analysis, capable of analyzing and interpreting the interconnectedness and hierarchical structuring of river systems

　　Familiarity with software and tools for simulating river network dynamics, such as MATLAB, Python, R, or GIS-based hydrological modeling platforms

　　Ability to integrate physical, chemical, and biological components into the river-lake network models to simulate realistic environmental conditions

　　Collaborative spirit to contribute positively to our multi-institutional team

　　Responsibilities:

　　Develop Dynamic River-lake Network Model: Develops dynamic river-lake network models to track the geochemical and ecological shifts, carbon cycling alterations, and elemental flux modulations within the river-lake-atmosphere-sediment system due to enhanced rock weathering.

　　Draft 2 Manuscripts: The position will write 2 manuscripts related to the river-lake responses to enhanced rock weathering.

　　Group Meetings and Research Conferences: Participates in the collaborative research initiatives (such as group meeting, annual PI-meeting) and attends research conferences.

　　Collaborating with Graduate/Undergraduate Students: Co-authors research papers and journal articles with students. Encourages students to develop their own research ideas and hypotheses and work collaboratively to refine and test these ideas. Perform other duites as asigned.

　　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 & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

　　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. 

　　Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

　　12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

　　Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

　　Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

　　Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

　　Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

　　Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

　　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.

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　　Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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