Laboratory and Field Measurements:- Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and field measurement equipment.
- Conduct measurements involving leak detection, gases, emissions, sensors, and other project variables.
- Maintain experimental records and follow established safety and quality procedures.
Data Analysis and Technical Development:- Process, analyze, and interpret experimental and operational data.
- Develop scripts, models, software, or visualization tools needed for research projects.
- Evaluate data quality, measurement uncertainty, and system performance.
Research Collaboration and Project Support:- Work with CMMS faculty, staff, students, and industry partners on multidisciplinary projects.
- Contribute to technical reports, publications, proposals, presentations, and sponsor deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance to students and assist with laboratory and project activities.
Minimum and Desired QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- Terminal degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or a closely related STEM discipline at the level of PhD or DE.
- Experience conducting experimental or applied research in an academic, laboratory, field, or industrial setting.
- Ability to plan experiments, collect and analyze data, and document research methods and results.
- Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, or peer-reviewed publications.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary research teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong background in mathematics up to partial differential equations in three dimensions in solving the Helmholtz Equation in different coordinate systems, including cylindrical symmetries and applications of Bessel functions.
- Ability to manage multiple research tasks and meet project schedules and sponsor requirements.
- Willingness to travel for conducting research in the field across the Nation.
- Ability to present results at workshops, symposia, and conferences.
Desired Qualifications: - Experience with laboratory measurement systems such as mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, gas analyzers, or vacuum equipment.
- Experience with sensors, instrumentation, data-acquisition systems, or automated experimental equipment.
- Experience with programming, signal processing, statistical analysis, machine learning, or scientific data visualization.
- Experience conducting field tests or working with industry-sponsored research projects.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety, calibration procedures, quality control, and experimental uncertainty.
Supplemental InformationKey Competencies:- Ability to design, conduct, and troubleshoot laboratory and field experiments.
- Ability to learn and operate unfamiliar instruments, software, and research systems.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex experimental data.
- Ability to document procedures, code, equipment configurations, and research findings clearly.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, students, technical staff, industry partners, and project sponsors.
- Ability to oversee research projects for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to experimental quality and safety.
- Ability to publish results across the spectrum of trade journals to high-impact journals.
Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.
Job Conditions: Work is typically performed in a lab or office environment. Occasional visits to field testing sites will be required. Flexibility in working hours may be needed during experimental deployments or system upgrades.
Required Documents: Please note you MUST have these documents attached to your application to be considered complete.
- Cover Letter with a link to your PhD thesis
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts from PhD program
- Research Statement
- 3 Letters of Reference, one of which must come from your PhD advisor
Who We Are:Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders,demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.
Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Benefits:- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
- Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays
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Benefits - Lamar UniversityLamar University is An Equal Opportunity EmployerLamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lamar/jobs/5477059/post-doctoral-researcherje-618ca1fa3d364b85b3a6aff3889b475d
