Postdoctoral Researcher ( CEES)

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Postdoctoral Researcher will support research in the Environmental Sustainability thrust at CEES, a NSF-funded center within the Texas A&M University System. The role focuses on experimental design, data analysis, literature reviews, and grant/report writing. Salary is commensurate with experience and university guidelines.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science field and demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively, mentor students, and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant engineering/science field with strong research background.
• Ability to design and conduct experiments and analyze data.
• Experience mentoring students and disseminating results.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and conduct experiments related to separations/membrane processes, carbon sequestration, life cycle assessment, climate applications, and related areas.
• Analyze data and maintain accurate research records.
• Review literature and prepare manuscripts and technical reports.
• Develop proposals for funding and publish journal articles and grant reports.
• Mentor undergraduate/graduate students and laboratory staff.
• Apply standard techniques and maintain thorough documentation.
• Contribute to other duties to support the center director and team.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Literature review

Scientific writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring students

Lab safety

Documentation

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Eng or related field

Tools

FTIR

TGA

XRD

XPS

UV-Vis

AAS

SEM/EDS

BET

GC-MS

HPLC

NMR

Job description

Position Overview

Job TitlePostdoctoral Researcher ( CEES)

Agency Prairie View A&M University

Department Center For Energy And Environmental Sustainability

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationPrairie View, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Important Immigration Information

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Position Summary

The Postdoctoral Researcher will support research in the Environmental Sustainability research thrust in the Center for Energy & Environmental Sustainability CEES), an NSF-funded and Texas A&M University System recognized center at Prairie View A&M University. The candidate must have the necessary background and be responsible for all the tasks related to the assigned research and other funded projects in the Center. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists in designing, planning, and coordinating/conducting experiments in support of research projects related to one or more of the following: separations/membrane processes (ultra/nano filtration, ceramic membranes, forward and reverse osmosis, air gap membrane distillation, etc.), carbon sequestration and conversion, life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis, air quality and climate applications, transportation materials, and infrastructure. Application of AI tools to any of the above areas.
• Analyzes experimental data, interprets findings, maintains accurate research records.
• Conduct a comprehensive literature review on the assigned research topics and prepare review manuscripts and technical reports.
• Increase the center’s research productivity by developing and submitting new proposals for funding and publishing high-quality journal articles, and grant reports.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical, or field staff involved in research.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research, well organized, capable of multitasking, and has excellent documentation skills.
• Perform other duties as needed to assist the center director and the research team.

Required Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or other related engineering. No prior experience needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, troubleshoot research equipment, and maintain accurate and reproducible research documentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, quality assurance and quality control procedures, and applicable environmental health and safety requirements.
• Proficiency with computers and software used for data analysis, scientific visualization, technical writing, literature management, and research presentations.
• Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare manuscripts, research proposals, technical reports, and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Ability to train and assist undergraduate and graduate researchers in laboratory procedures, instrument operation, data analysis, and research safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in one or more of the following areas: membrane separation, water or wastewater treatment, carbon sequestration and conversion, life-cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, air quality, climate applications, transportation materials, or sustainable infrastructure.
• Experience operating and interpreting data from analytical instruments such as FTIR, TGA, XRD, XPS, UV-Vis, AAS, SEM/EDS, BET surface area analyzer, GC-MS, HPLC, and NMR instruments.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate researchers.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, hazardous-material handling, and waste-disposal procedures.

Job Posting Close Date

09/11/2026

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