Postdoctoral Research Associate

**Required Education and Education*** Doctoral (PhD) degree in Civil, Ocean, Mechanical Engineering or related field with a focus on Coastal Systems, Geotechnical Challenges, Coastal Numerical Modeling, Nearshore Field Data Collection, Hydraulic Engineering, or similar expertise.* Proficiency and experience in coastal numerical modeling tools such as circulation, flooding, wave and morphodynamic models AND/OR proficiency and experience in coastal field data collection and analysis.* Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.* Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.* Excellent communication and presentation skills.* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.* Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.* Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.* Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.* Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Good understanding of coastal sediment transport dynamics.* Knowledge and experience in inland and coastal floodplain/watershed hydrodynamics.* Hydraulics of flood control and storm surge suppression structures (e.g., culverts, pump stations, detention basins, hydraulic gates, surge barriers).* Experience with field data collection methods such as in-situ infiltration sampling, topographic and bathymetric surveying, acoustic and piezo-electric instruments for current and wave measurements.* Proficiency in programming languages and data analysis tools such as Python, Matlab, and R.* Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcPro).* Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.**Research-*** This position is security sensitive.* This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.* All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.

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