Postdoctoral Research Associate

tamus; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi's Autonomy Research Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance sponsored research in autonomous systems, AI, ML, robotics, sensing, and related disciplines. The role involves designing and executing lab, simulation, and field studies and contributing to publications and grant proposals.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, transition concepts into testable capabilities, and ensure safe operation of

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research in autonomous systems and AI/ML.
• Develop and execute laboratory, simulation, and field experiments.
• Assist in preparing research papers, grant proposals, and sponsor deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance ARI's research mission.
• Safely operates university vehicles/machinery.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers as needed.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Robotics

Control Systems

Sensing Technologies

Research Design

Technical Writing

Job description

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department Autonomy Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type Staff

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

The Postdoctoral Research Associate conducts applied research at the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI) in support of sponsored research, autonomous technology development, and institutional research initiatives. The position develops, integrates, and evaluates innovative solutions in autonomous systems, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, control systems, sensing technologies, and related disciplines. Responsibilities include designing and executing laboratory, simulation, and field-based research, contributing to technical publications and grant proposals, collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams to advance ARI's research mission and autonomous technology capabilities. The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, conducts applied research in autonomous systems with an emphasis on machine learning, deep learning, control systems, sensing systems, and related technologies. Supports the development, testing, and transition of emerging autonomous technologies through laboratory, simulation, and field research activities. The Postdoctoral Research Associate, applies advanced scientific knowledge and technical expertise to support sponsored research projects and institutional research priorities. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Maintains laboratory, testing, and research environments in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research: 70%

• Conduct independent and collaborative applied research in support of research projects and Institutional research priorities.
• Develop and execute research activities within their field of expertise, including the formulation of research questions, technical approaches, and research objectives.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize research data.
• Develop research methodologies, experimental designs, protocols, models, and analytical approaches appropriate to the research discipline and project objectives.
• Assist in laboratory, field, or research program operations, including equipment maintenance and resource management.
• Document research methods, technical approaches, analyses, and results to support research reproducibility, validation, and technical reporting.
• Write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
• Contribute to grant proposals, research funding applications, technical reports, and sponsor deliverables.
• Due to the nature of some engagements, travel may be required.

Research Integration and Testing: 20%

• Integrate research methods, algorithms, software, sensing systems, and emerging technologies into laboratory, simulation, and field-based research environments.
• Plan and execute experimental activities supporting the testing, evaluation, and validation of research concepts and technologies.
• Collaborate with ARI's Applied Research, Engineering, and Program Integration personnel to transition research concepts into testable experimental capabilities.
• Evaluate experimental results against defined research objectives, technical requirements, and performance measures.
• Identify technical challenges, research gaps, and opportunities for continued development based on experimental and test results.
• Document experimental configurations, methodologies, results, and lessons learned to support reproducibility and future research activities.
• Support the integration of research outcomes into prototype systems, operational demonstrations, or technology transition activities.
• Safely operates university vehicles/machinery.

Mentoring: 5%

• May assist, mentor, and/or supervise Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) and ARI Undergraduate Student Workers and Graduate Assistants who support research activities related to as