Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Department Chemistry 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 perspectives, talents & lived experiences. 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 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. The Business Office strives to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adheres to the professional standards and integrity in processing university Business. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/ What We Want The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for working on projects in the general area of inorganic chemistry with a special focus on the chemistry main group Lewis acids for application in ligand design and catalysis. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing manuscripts, developing research proposals, and helping with graduate student mentoring and group organization. What You Need to Know + Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’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. Required Education and Experience + Ph.D. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others + Contributes to team effort by working effectively with individuals Responsibilities + Research: Conducts research in the general area of inorganic chemistry with a special focus on the chemistry of antimony Lewis acids for application in in ligand design and catalysis. + Data Analysis: Participates in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meetings.   Prepares manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers/presentations, and grant proposals.  Makes presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues . + Research Enhancement, Mentorship, and Laboratory Management: Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.  Stays up to date on scientific research via reading literature etc. Provides advice and assistance to other laboratory team members. Acts as a mentor to students.  Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards. 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. 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