Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,416.67 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
What We Want
Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center (HRRC) in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Siyu Yu and other HRRC faculty and faculty in the new Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard™ Lab (PIRS™) to complete implement and lead research projects and advise graduate and undergraduate students in the area of hazard and disaster planning. The position is for one year with potential for extension, depending on performance and funding availability.
Who We Are
The College of Architecture at Texas A&M University offers undergraduate and graduate professional programs to prepare individuals to enter the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, urban and regional planning and visualization. As the only department of its kind in the nation, The Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning (LAUP) at Texas A&M encompasses an unmatched set of degree programs in three distinct, but related disciplines:
Landscape Architecture: The planning, design, management, and nurturing of the built and natural environments coupling advanced and traditional digital, virtual, and analog methods
Urban Planning: A community engagement driven, systematic, and creative process which influences the future of neighborhoods, cities, regions, rural and metropolitan areas
Land & Property Development: A process which makes improvements to a piece of land through its alteration from a natural or semi-natural state for a developmental purpose
We plan, design and develop places, through a unique, evidence-based approach which enhances and protects the natural and built environments. The Mission of LAUP is to create and disseminate knowledge and skills to enhance functional, healthy, sustainable, and resilient built and natural virtual environments through instruction, research, professional practice, and service in landscape architecture, urban planning, land development, and allied disciplines. To learn more, visit us at: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/laup
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
PhD in Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy, Anthropology, or a related field.
No prior experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Interest in and enthusiasm for community resilience, land use planning, environmental planning, and social vulnerability.
Experience with both quantitative and qualitative social science data, particularly related to plan quality evaluation, policy analysis, spatial analysis, and/or hazard assessment.
Track record of scholarly and public outreach via academic publications and presentations in the fields of urban planning, sociology, geography, or public policy.
Experience in community engagement and outreach.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Conduct Research
Perform research related to ongoing grants with Dr. Siyu Yu and other HRRC and PIRS™ Lab faculty.
Public Outreach & Mentorship
Support public outreach development efforts of the HRRC and PIRS™ Lab.
Mentor MS/PhD students and supervise undergraduate students.
Research Collaborations & Publishing's
Assist in developing new research project proposals.
Publish research results in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
What you need to know
Salary: $65,000.00/annually
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Position Details: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiencesEmbracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service
Instructions to Applicants:Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
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.
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most impactful higher education systems in the country, with an annual budget of $7.3 billion. Its statewide network includes 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M–Fort Worth and the Texas A&M–RELLIS. The System serves nearly 170,000 students and reaches millions more through service, research and outreach programs each year. With nearly $1.6 billion in annual research expenditures, the System fuels innovation, supports communities and drives Texas’ economy forward.
