Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Geology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision of Dr. Roger Creel, will build open-source Arctic relative sea level (RSL) databases, model spatiotemporal trends in postglacial RSL, and evaluate glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) predictions against empirical data. The selected candidate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise.

 Opportunities to Contribute

• Build and maintain open-source relational databases containing Arctic relative sea level (RSL) data.
• Apply statistical models to fill spatial and temporal data gaps.

• Interpolate RSL changes across inaccessible regions to characterize spatiotemporal trends since the Last Glacial Maximum (focusing on Greenland and Laurentide Ice Sheets).

• Calculate misfit values between statistically modeled RSL trends and glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) model predictions to identify refinements for ice history and Earth parameters.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geology, Earth Science, or similar.

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Earth Science, or similar.
• Experience doing Arctic fieldwork to collect relative sea-level data, preferably in Greenland.
• Experience working for the United States Geological Survey.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to interact professionally with clients and staff.

• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.
• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to facilitate and adapt course and course content.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Salary: Commensurate
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

What you need to do

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist 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 core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

The Department of Geology & Geophysics is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the Earth, its fluids, and their history and future, preparing the next generation of earth scientists, and using our expertise to serve the broader scientific, government, and industry communities. Our most fundamental mission is to educate students at all levels. To that end we offer a B.A. and B.S. degree program in geology, a B.S. degree program in geophysics, M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geology, and M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geophysics. As one of the top geology and geophysics departments in the United States, we encourage you to browse our website and learn more about our department at: geoweb.tamu.edu

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.  

• 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. 

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