Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on numerical methods for partial differential equations, with a focus on finite element methods (theory and implementation) applied to solid/fluid mechanics models. This is a one-year appointment, subject to funding availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of applied mathematical models relevant to the project.
• Develop, implement, and optimize parallel finite element and numerical simulation codes.
• Design, run, and document computational experiments.
• Present research results at conferences and collaborative meetings.
• Contribute to the scientific direction of the project through regular discussions with the PI and collaborators.
• Prepare manuscripts, technical reports, and documentation of computational methods.
• Contribute to proposal development, including preliminary results, computational methodology, and broader impacts sections.
• Assemble supporting materials for grant submissions.
• Coordinate with the PI to maintain consistency across manuscripts, proposals, and project documentation.
• Support dissemination of research through conference abstracts, posters, and outreach materials.
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students involved in the research group.
• Support research group organization, including code repository maintenance and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Research Areas

A successful candidate will work on one or more of the following topics:

• Multi-component flows, with emphasis on regularized phase-field models.
• Porous media flows, modeling and computation.
• PDE-based modeling of cancer development and treatment.
• Other PDE-based models currently under development or planned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc).
• Intermediate skills using LaTeX.
• Basic programming experience.
• Independent, self-motivated, and well-organized.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented research record in the area of applied and computational mathematics.
• Proficient in programming languages like C++ or python.
• Ability to work with various faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience in coordinating/managing research projects.