Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College of Engineering - ENGR

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.

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PURPOSE

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will perform experiment, data analysis, and simulation to characterize the thermal energy out of plasmonic nanoparticles coupled with photocatalyst. The postdoc will publish the results in research articles and conferences under the supervision of the PI. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work closely with the PI and conduct the given tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research : 90%

• Characterize the thermal energy distribution out of plasmonic nanoparticles coupled with photocatalyst using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) imaging, ultrafast pump-probe laser technique, frequency/time domain temperature reflection, and thermodynamics simulation.

• Prepare micro/nano structured plasmonic array patterns using cleanroom techniques in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratory (SNL) to use the user facility of the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT). Make the electrochemical cell using the plasmonic array patterns for water splitting.

• Perform near-surface imaging, including photocatalysts induced bubble generation and thermal energy induced boiling, evaporation.

• Publish research articles, and support preparing funding proposals.

• Present research outcomes at conferences.

  Mentoring: 5%

• Provide mentoring to graduate/undergraduate students under the guidance of PI

  Lab Administration/Other: 5%

• Perform lab administration under the guidance of PI.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD is required at the time of application in engineering (mechanical, chemical, material science, electrical) or science of physics or chemistry.

• An excellent publication record in peer-reviewed journal articles and independent research capability.

• Have physical/optics experiment, cleanroom technologies for micro/nano structures, computer programming (numerical simulations) in thermal/heat transfer

• Good communication skills.

• Knowledge in plasmonics, pump-probe laser technique, thermodynamics, and others.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in optical experiment and nanofabrication.

  SALARY: $4,000.00 - $4,166.67 MONTHLY ($48,000.00 - $50,000.00 ANNUALLY, APPROXIMATELY)

• NOTE: This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent upon available funding.

  BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

  From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) 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.

  INSURANCE: (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

• Medical

• $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

• Employee and Spouse

• Employee and Children

• Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

  DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/dual-career-partner/index.php)

  ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

  Work Life Solutions: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/eap.php)

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

  Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

  Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php) :

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

  Time Off (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php) :

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.