Postdoctoral Research Associate
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Job Description
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
School of Engineering MedicineProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Houston TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 & lived experiences. 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 hires 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 mathematical and computational models of shell structures under mechanical and electromagnetic loading.Perform theoretical analyses involving nonlinear shell mechanics differential geometry and multiphysics coupling.Implement and validate numerical methods (FEM spectral or custom solvers) to simulate coupled electromechanical behavior.
Mentoring:Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in related projects.
Presentations:Contribute to manuscript preparation conference presentations and proposal development. Collaborate with faculty and students across mechanical engineering and applied physics.
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
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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 institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
