Postdoctoral Researcher

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES); College Station (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

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Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in College Station, TX. The role focuses on process safety research within the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center, collaborating with PI-led teams and supervising junior researchers as needed.

The candidate will engage in independent and collaborative research, develop proposals for funding, and contribute to workshops and publications.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree required.
• PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in systems modelling, process safety, risk engineering or reliability engineering helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the supervision of a PI or project lead.
• Perform independent research in a technical/scientific domain.
• Supervise other research personnel as needed.
• Develop proposals to solicit funding and support center activities.
• Contribute to process safety analyses and system fault detection work.
• Assist in organizing center workshops and symposia.
• Assist in writing and reviewing research proposals and reports.
• Support graduate and undergraduate students in research responsibilities.
• Carry out related duties as required.

Job description

Job Title

Postdoctoral Researcher

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Mary Kay O'connor Process Safety Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting‑edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be assigned specific duties and responsibilities pertaining to research activities by Principal Investigator or project leader. Normally, performs research activities of an independent nature in a technically/scientifically specific realm for a period of duration. May supervise other research personnel. Performs related duties as required. The nature of the duties are such that they require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. An individual with this title will not be eligible to serve as a Principal Investigator (PI).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research entailing QRA, process hazards reviews and process safety management systems.
• Assist graduate and undergraduate students in research.
• Assist in the day‑to‑day operations of the Center.
• Create proposals to solicit funding and participate in presentations on behalf of the Center.
• Undertake research related to process system safety analysis including fault detection and diagnosis.
• Assist in organizing Center’s supported workshop and symposiums
• Assist in writing research proposal to secure funding.
• Assist graduate and undergraduate students in writing research papers
• Perform related duties as appropriate.

What We Need

• Doctoral Degree

What Is Helpful

• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering; Oil and Gas Engineering; Ocean Engineering, or other engineering related field.
• Experience in Systems modelling and analysis; process safety; risk engineering; reliability engineering.

Work Location

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center

The Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center focuses on research to enhance safety in the chemical process industry. The center conducts research and develops undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Its services to government and industry include independent accident investigation and analysis services, particularly for accidents suggesting new phenomena or complex technologies.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long‑Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

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Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy

• Recruit and retain a high‑performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work‑life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
• Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.