Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Center for Coastal Studies

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.

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.

Glimpse into the Job:

• The purpose of this position is to fill a critical void on our coastal studies team by providing essential expertise.  The postdoctoral associate will conduct research on climate-driven ecological changes and restoration in wetlands of coastal Texas.  

How You Will Contribute:

• Fieldwork in wetlands

• Processing samples in the laboratory

• Development and initiation of experiments

• Data analyses

• Preparation of proposals and manuscripts

What You Will Need

• Doctoral degree in ecology and/or biogeochemistry.

• Experience doing fieldwork in wetland ecosystems.

• Proficiency in statistics.

What They Would Like to See

• Experience with R programming, GIS, experimental design

• Identification of plants

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.

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