Postdoctoral Research Associate (Computational Mathematics)

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States; one-year onsite appointment subject to available funding

Salary: $4,166.67 monthly ($50,000 annual, approximately)

Company

hirify.global is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution within the Texas A&M University System, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

What you will do

• Analyze applied mathematical models relevant to research projects in solid/fluid mechanics and other PDE-based applications.
• Develop, implement, and optimize parallel finite element methods and numerical simulation codes.
• Design, run, and document computational experiments involving multi-component flows, porous media, cancer development and treatment, and related models.
• Present research results at conferences and collaborative meetings and contribute to the scientific direction of projects with the PI and collaborators.
• Prepare manuscripts, technical reports, computational-method documentation, conference materials, and grant proposal content.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and maintain research code repositories and documentation.

Requirements

• PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field; advanced ABD candidates may be considered, but the degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Intermediate skills with LaTeX.
• Basic programming experience.
• Ability to work independently, with self-motivation and strong organization.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Documented research record in applied and computational mathematics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ or Python.
• Ability to work with faculty members and undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience coordinating or managing research projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical insurance with university contributions, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, plus voluntary tax-deferred compensation options.
• Monthly vacation and sick leave, birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays annually.
• Tuition benefits including public loan forgiveness, book scholarships, and tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year, subject to applicable rules.
• Professional development, wellness opportunities, counseling, work-life assistance, and financial and legal resources.
• Employment requires a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials and other required information.