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.
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
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.
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