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How much do military spouse research associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for military spouse research associate in the United States is $32.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Military Spouse Research Associate vs Military Spouse Research Coordinator?

AspectMilitary Spouse Research AssociateMilitary Spouse Research Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in research, social sciences, or related fieldSimilar educational background, often with additional project management or coordination training
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, universities, or nonprofit organizationsResearch teams, project sites, or administrative offices
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in academic, government, or nonprofit research settingsCommon in research projects involving program coordination and data collection

Both roles involve research activities, but the Research Associate focuses on data collection and analysis, while the Research Coordinator manages project logistics and coordination. Understanding these differences helps military spouses choose the right position aligned with their skills and career goals.

Infographic showing various Military Spouse Research Associate job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,685 per year, or $32.5 per hour.
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
College of Science - Math/Statistics Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. 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.
TAMU-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.
PURPOSE
We are looking for a qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate with interests in various applied mathematical models, particularly arising from solid/fluid mechanics, biostatistics, and opinion dynamics, as well as numerical methods for partial differential equations, especially finite element methods, both theory and implementation. A successful candidate will work in the topics of interests, which include: (1) solid-state sintering; (2) multi-component flows; in both topics, emphasis is on studying regularized phase-field models; (3) porous media flows, modeling and computations; (4) modeling of cancer development and treatment; (5) opinion dynamics.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Research
Percent Effort: 70%
  • 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.

Functional Area 2: Scholarly Writing & Grant Development
Percent Effort: 25%
  • 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 (figures, data summaries, model descriptions).
  • Coordinate with the PI to maintain consistency across manuscripts, proposals, and project documentation.
  • Support dissemination of research through conference abstracts, posters, and outreach materials.

Functional Area 3: Other Duties
Percent Effort: 5%
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
  • 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.

SALARY: $4,166.67 monthly ($50,000 Annual, Approximately)
Note: This is a one-year position.
  • Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From 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.
INSURANCE:
  • Medical
    • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
    • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
      • Employee and Spouse
      • Employee and Children
      • Employee and Family coverage
  • Dental & Vision
  • Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life Solutions:
  • Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:
  • Public Loan Forgiveness
  • Book scholarships
  • 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:
  • Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  • Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:
  • 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
  • 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
  • 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
  • 12-15 paid holidays each year.

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.