Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate: CMT Agency Texas A&M University Department Physics And Astronomy Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate 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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadersh ip, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who We Are The Department of Ph y s i c s and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in applied ph y s i c s , astronomy, atomic ph y s i c s , quantum optics, condensed matter ph y s i c s , high energy ph y s i c s , nuclear ph y s i c s , and related areas. We offer our students a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree options . Many more students from all disciplines receive basic training in sciences in our state- of- art teaching facilities . Our department is committed to giving back to society through our extensive outreach program. What We Want This Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct theoretical condensed matter physics research. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team. What You Need to Know 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. Location: This is an in-person position located in College Station, Texas. Required Education and Experience: + PhD in physics Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Expertise on many-body quantum physics, quantum dynamics, and/or implementation of computational numerical techniques + Programming skills + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Preferred Education and Experience: + PhD in physics or related field Responsibilities: + Research: Perform research on various topics at the interface of on-equilibrium statistical mechanics, quantum dynamics, and quantum information. + Publication of Results: Write results of research in peer-reviewed journals. Participate in conferences and presentations. + Mentoring: Advise graduate and undergraduate students. Organize seminars in condensed matter physics. + Funding Solicitation: Contribute to funding proposals. Why Texas A&M University? 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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) 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 (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + 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 + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.