Postdoctoral Researcher - CEES

Job Title

Postdoctoral Researcher ( CEES)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Center For Energy And Environmental Sustainability

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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. 

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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:  

• 10/21/2026 

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process. 

Background Check Requirements: 

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.