Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Phytoplankton Ecology
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Harte Research Institute
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.
PURPOSE
A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the
Coastal Water Health lab at the Harte Research Institute. The
postdoctoral researcher will conduct research under the auspices of
a new NOAA ECOHAB grant that focuses on understanding dynamics of
Aureoumbra lagunensis ("brown tide") blooms in the Baffin Bay-Upper
Laguna Madre ecosystem of Texas. The postdoctoral researcher will
gain experience in project management, project development,
mentoring (of undergraduate/graduate students) and stakeholder
engagement. Opportunities also exist for comparative analysis of
phytoplankton dynamics between estuarine systems that vary in e.g.,
freshwater inflow, nutrient loadings, etc.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Project Coordination
Percent Effort: 10%
- Coordinate project activities in collaboration with PI, Co-PIs
and assigned staff
Implement project activities
Functional Area 2: Data Acquisition
Percent Effort: 40%
- Participate in field and laboratory-based project activities to
acquire data
- Process and analyze samples collected
- Develop new techniques as appropriate for project
Functional Area 3: Research and Data Analysis
Percent Effort: 40%
- Analyze water quality data
- Submit data to a data manager in a timely manner
- Publish results in peer reviewed journals and present at
local/national/international meetings.
Functional Area 4: Research Development
Percent Effort: 10%
- Develop new avenues of research
- Submit grant applications to support new avenues of
research
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Marine Science or related field
- Experience with phytoplankton identification, preferably
including marine taxa.
- Fundamental knowledge of phytoplankton ecology
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including
experience communicating scientific findings to a broad
audience.
- Desire to work with a broad spectrum of collaborators,
managers, and stakeholders.
- Experience with project management and ability to meet project
goals in a timely manner.
- Ability to participate in field work under occasional harsh
conditions such as heat and wind
- Experience with appropriate statistical techniques for
analyzing time-series data and community structure data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with R software packages
SALARY: $4,166.67 - $4,791.67 Monthly ($50,000 - $57,500 Annually
Approximately)
NOTE:
- This a grant-funded position. Continued employment
contingent upon available funding.
- Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation
issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas
Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
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.
INSURANCE:
- 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
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS
OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life
Solutions:
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and
Legal Resources
Tuition
Benefits:
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
(other rules may apply).
Retirement:
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement
Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time
Off:
- 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate---Phytoplankton-Ecology_R-097274
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