Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
College of Science - Math/Statistics Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

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.



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PURPOSE

This position is created to help the faculty and the school to work on solid/fluid dynamics and geomechanics modeling and numerical simulations.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Research

Percent Effort: 82.5%

• Perform theoretical derivations and analysis of the mathematical models, including math models in fluid dynamics, geomechanics and heat transfer equations.
  
• Implement mathematical algorithm in codes and work on submitting papers
  
• Analyze theoretical and numerical results, summarizing findings in reports.
  
• Write and submit papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
  

Functional Area 2: Teaching

Percent Effort:12.5%

• Perform teaching duties assigned by the Chair of the department
  

Functional Area 3: Other

Percent Effort: 5%

• Perform other duties as assigned
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics or related field
  
• Two (2) years' experience on Mathematical modeling and computational programming
  
• Experiences with mathematical models arising from solid/fluid dynamics/geomechanics, and numerical methods for partial differential equations, especially finite difference methods and finite element methods, both theory and applications.
  
• A successful candidate will work in the topics of interests, which include: (1) Fractional diffusion equations modeling and applications (2) dynamic fracture propagation (2) quasi-static fracture growth in nonlinear solids; (3) other mathematical modeling in porous media flows and computations.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Mathematics and documented research record in the area of applied and computational mathematics and proficient in programming languages like C++ or Python or Matlab.
  
• Ability to work with faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students.
  

NOTE: This is a two-year position.

SALARY: Up to 50,000/ annually, approximately

• $4,166.67/monthly
  

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical
  
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
    
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    
    • Employee and Spouse
      
    • Employee and Children
      
    • Employee and Family coverage
      
• Dental & Vision
  
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
  

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
  

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness
  
• Book scholarships
  
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
  

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
  

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
  
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
  
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
  
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.
  

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.


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