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Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.\nIn addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.\n______________________________________________________________________________\nThe Postdoctoral Researcher will support research in the Environmental Sustainability research thrust in the Center for Energy & Environmental Sustainability CEES), an NSF-funded and Texas A&M University System recognized center at Prairie View A&M University. The candidate must have the necessary background and be responsible for all the tasks related to the assigned research and other funded projects in the Center.\nThis position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.\nThe salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.\nResponsibilities:\nAssists in designing, planning, and coordinating/conducting experiments in support of research projects related to one or more of the following: separations/membrane processes (ultra/nano filtration, ceramic membranes, forward and reverse osmosis, air gap membrane distillation, etc.), carbon sequestration and conversion, life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis, air quality and climate applications, transportation materials, and infrastructure. Application of AI tools to any of the above areas.\nAnalyzes experimental data, interprets findings, maintains accurate research records.\nConduct a comprehensive literature review on the assigned research topics and prepare review manuscripts and technical reports.\nIncrease the center’s research productivity by developing and submitting new proposals for funding and publishing high-quality journal articles, and grant reports.\nAssists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical, or field staff involved in research.\nSelects and applies standard techniques of routine research, well organized, capable of multitasking, and has excellent documentation skills.\nPerform other duties as needed to assist the center director and the research team.\nRequired Education and Experience:\nPh.D. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or other related engineering.\nNo prior experience needed.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nAbility to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, troubleshoot research equipment, and maintain accurate and reproducible research documentation.\nKnowledge of laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, quality assurance and quality control procedures, and applicable environmental health and safety requirements.\nProficiency with computers and software used for data analysis, scientific visualization, technical writing, literature management, and research presentations.\nStrong scientific writing and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare manuscripts, research proposals, technical reports, and presentations.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.\nAbility to train and assist undergraduate and graduate researchers in laboratory procedures, instrument operation, data analysis, and research safety.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nResearch experience in one or more of the following areas: membrane separation, water or wastewater treatment, carbon sequestration and conversion, life-cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, air quality, climate applications, transportation materials, or sustainable infrastructure.\nExperience operating and interpreting data from analytical instruments such as FTIR, TGA, XRD, XPS, UV-Vis, AAS, SEM/EDS, BET surface area analyzer, GC-MS, HPLC, and NMR instruments.\nExperience mentoring undergraduate or graduate researchers. Knowledge of laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, hazardous-material handling, and waste-disposal procedures.\nJob Posting Close Date:\n10/21/2026 \nRequired Attachments:\nPlease attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.\nResume or Curriculum Vitae \nCover Letter \nApplication Submission Guidelines:\nAll applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.\nThe required documents listed in the above \"Required Attachments\" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or  should you need assistance with the online application process.\nBackground Check Requirements:\nAll positions are security-sensitive. 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