Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Mechanical, Environmental and Civil Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering in the Mayfield College of Engineering welcomes candidates to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position. This is a full-time position renewed on a 12-month appointment basis with a maximum appointment of two years from the date of hire where continued employment is contingent on funding availability. This is a non-faculty research staff position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm or as work requirements indicate. Requires the ability to teach and/or work remotely at the University’s discretion.

Under direct supervision of the NSF grant Pl/Co-PI at Tarleton State University, this Postdoctoral Research Associate conducts research on air quality and climate change modeling for the Department of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering, Tarleton State University. 

Responsibilities: 

• Set up and perform nested WRF-Chem or WRF-CMAQ simulations in cities (Dallas and Houston, Texas) and on a regional scale (focus on the US Gulf Coast region including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama)

• Improve air quality modeling based on observation-based tests of land surface and boundary layer models being conducted by colleagues

• Evaluate and document the modeling system in collaboration with the research teams

• Develop future emission scenarios that reflect climate and energy policies to assess the air quality and health impacts

• Collaborate with research partners ranging from students to senior scientists and from multiple institutions

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals as both lead and supporting author

• Develop research proposals for seeking research funding

Requirements:

• Must have obtained a Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Engineering, or a related discipline by the expected hire date.

• ABD will be considered at which point evidence of successfully completing the doctorate will need to be provided.

• Substantial experience in air quality modeling, such as WRF-CMAQ and/or WRF-Chem, or other large air quality and climate change models

• Strong communication and writing skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to work with an array of collaborators

• Experience with group management of research computing codes and data management is preferred

Documents required:

Completed online application

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Three professional references with complete contact information

Unofficial transcripts

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.