The Associate Research Scientist position (located in Galveston, Texas) is responsible for facilitating internal and external research collaborations with the Institute for a Disaster Resilient. Texas (IDRT) and Center for Texas Beaches and Shores (CTBS), leading education and outreach efforts for IDRT; and mentoring PhD students.
What To Do:
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What You Need To Know:
Salary is commensurate based on hire's experience.
THIS POSITION IS ON SITE. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO BE ON CAMPUS/IN PERSON.
Other Requirements and Factors: 6% travel to Netherlands (3 weeks per year for scoping and student research trip to the Netherlands).
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
PhD in Urban and Regional Sciences or related field.
Three (3) years of experience researching flood risk reduction and developing and leading multidisciplinary, international research and education programs, including: one (1) year experience writing grant proposals; and one (1) year experience mentoring and teaching both undergraduate and graduate students coastal resiliency and flood risk reduction.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Submission of portfolio/document(s) showing skill in survey development, implementation, and analysis.
Responsibilities
40%: Performs Research Activities on coastal resiliency and flood risk reduction. Acts as the primary contact for facilitating internal collaboration between IDRT/TAMU, including students, staff, and faculty. Acts as the primary contact for facilitating external collaboration between IDRT and TU Delft, VU Amsterdam, Rijkswaterstaat, and other Dutch institutions.
15%: Mentors researcher personnel. Leads the Education and Outreach sector of the IDRT. Mentors new PhD students and helps to connect them to IDRT.
15%: Serves as Editor of Research Publications. Coordinates, organizes, and serves as an editor for IDRT publications, specifically the forthcoming NSF PIRE book project on international coastal flood risk reduction.
10%: Provides Support of IDRT Activities. Provides guidance and supervision on survey creation and implementation that supports the IDRT focus on education, coastal risk reduction, and communication.
10%: Develops Educational Programs. Develop a study abroad program and educational student exchange program with TU Delft and other Dutch institutions.
5%: Provides Guidance and Development of Data Systems. Developing socioeconomic data components for the TX Disaster Information System.
5%: Prepares Grant Proposals and Submission. Leads research education grant proposal writing and submission.
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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.
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
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Job Location: Galveston, TX
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