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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.\nTAMU-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.\nPURPOSE\nWe are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on numerical methods for partial differential equations, especially finite element methods (both theory and implementation), applied to models arising in solid/fluid mechanics. A successful candidate will work on one or more of the following topics: (1) multi-component flows, with emphasis on regularized phase-field models; (2) porous media flows, modeling and computation; (3) PDE-based modeling of cancer development and treatment; and (4) other PDE-based models currently under development or planned. This is a one-year appointment, subject to availability of funding.\nDESCRIPTION\nFunctional Area 1: Research\nPercent Effort: 70%\nPerform analysis of applied mathematical models relevant to the project.\nDevelop, implement, and optimize parallel finite element and numerical simulation codes.\nDesign, run, and document computational experiments.\nPresent research results at conferences and collaborative meetings.\nContribute to the scientific direction of the project through regular discussions with the PI and collaborators.\nFunctional Area 2: Scholarly Writing & Grant Development\nPercent Effort: 25%\nPrepare manuscripts, technical reports, and documentation of computational methods.\nContribute to proposal development, including preliminary results, computational methodology, and broader impacts sections.\nAssemble supporting materials for grant submissions (figures, data summaries, model descriptions).\nCoordinate with the PI to maintain consistency across manuscripts, proposals, and project documentation.\nSupport dissemination of research through conference abstracts, posters, and outreach materials.\nFunctional Area 3: Other Duties\nPercent Effort: 5%\nAssist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students involved in the research group.\nSupport research group organization, including code repository maintenance and documentation.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nPhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.\nIntermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc)\nIntermediate skills using LaTeX\nBasic programming experience\nIndependent, self-motivated, and well-organized\nGood verbal and written communication skills\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nDocumented research record in the area of applied and computational mathematics\nProficient in programming languages like C++ or python\nAbility to work with various faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students.\nExperience in coordinating/ managing research projects.\nSALARY: $4,166.67 monthly ($50,000 Annual, Approximately)\nNote: This is a one-year position. Continued employment contingent upon available funding.\nEmployment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.\nBENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)\nFrom our generousbenefits packageand professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.\nINSURANCE:\nMedical$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).\nUp to 83% of premium covered by the university:Employee and Spouse\nEmployee and Children\nEmployee and Family coverage\n\nDental & Vision\nLife Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account\nDUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM\nON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES\nWork Life Solutions:\nCounseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources\nTuition Benefits:\nPublic Loan Forgiveness\nBook scholarships\n100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).\nRetirement :\nTeacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)\nVoluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan\nTime Off :\n8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.\n8 hours of sick leave time off every month.\n8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.\n12-15 paid holidays each year.\nAll positions are security-sensitive. 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