Postdoctoral Research Associate
About the job
- A PhD in ecology or a related field is required at the time of hiring.
- Excellent technical writing skills and strong oral communication skills are required.
- The candidate must be able to collaborate, multitask, and work cooperatively with others.
- The candidate must be able to travel for fieldwork and meetings, sometimes outside regular working days or hours.
- The candidate must be able to conduct fieldwork under challenging weather conditions, such as heat.
- Conduct research independently and collaboratively, including literature review and synthesis, designing and conducting research to fill identified knowledge gaps, and publishing research findings.
- Collaborate with ARS and TAMU scientists to develop science syntheses of regenerative conservation practices credited with promoting soil health and agricultural sustainability in farmland and rangeland of the southern Great Plains.
- Conduct applied field research in grazed tallgrass prairie pastures that are periodically burned and in pastures planted with annual cool- and warm-season forages.
- Coordinate communication with state and local NRCS staff to ensure research questions are informed by stakeholder needs.
- Develop factsheets and other outreach materials based on synthesis and research findings, and engage stakeholders through outreach activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Significant research experience in the ecology and management of rangelands in the southern Great Plains, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience designing and conducting field-based rangeland studies; GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis and modeling using Google Earth Engine and R; meta-analysis; statistical analysis using R; regenerative conservation practices in rangelands; and soil health assessment.
- Substantial experience and strong skills in vegetation and/or grazing studies in rangelands of the southern Great Plains.
About the company
Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts scientific work in agriculture and life sciences across Texas, with its headquarters in College Station and a statewide network of research centers. It produces research findings, practical solutions, and new technologies, sharing them through reports, publications, and hands-on extension work to help farmers, industries, and communities. Its breadth and ties to the Texas A&M University System, plus a history dating back to the Hatch Act, enable coordinated, multidisciplinary work across many crops, climates, and production systems. The goal is to improve Texas agriculture’s productivity, sustainability, and economic resilience by generating knowledge and turning it into usable tools and practices for farmers and related industries.
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College Station, Texas
Founded
1887
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- Since 1887, AgriLife Research pairs 13 Texas centers with College Station and 1,700 employees.
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- The university system backs long-horizon crop, livestock, and wildlife research few employers match.
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- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Program
- Conference Attendance Budget