Research Assistant

Agency

Department

What we want

The Research Assistant will support research activities in biomechanics and biomaterials with a focus on computational simulation of membrane and plate structures. The position involves implementation of numerical simulations to study mechanical behavior of biological and bio-inspired structures. This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TAMU does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role

What you need to know

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in calculus.

Responsibilities

Research

• Assist in implementing numerical simulations using MATLAB, Python, or related computational tools.

• Will conduct parametric studies and validate simulation results against theoretical predictions or experimental data (as applicable).

• Will prepare technical reports, figures, and documentation summarizing research findings.

• Maintain organized records of derivations, codes, and simulation workflows

Research Publications

• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.

Lab Meetings

• Will participate in group meetings and present research progress.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.  

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.