Postdoctoral Researcher

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 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. Benefits 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 Required Materials for Application: Resume/CV Three work references with their contact information; at least one #J-18808-Ljbffr