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Texas A&M AgriLife Research

State-supported agricultural research organization

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Environmental SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUvalde, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A PhD in crop physiology, ecology, hydrology, or agricultural engineering is required.
  • Strong ability to formulate hypotheses, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports is required.
  • Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals is required.
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills are required.
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others is required.
  • Organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and staff is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required for independent travel to field sites, growers’ farms, and conference locations in Texas and other states.
  • Ability to work beyond normal business hours and/or on weekends is required.
  • Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions is required.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in crop evapotranspiration monitoring using eddy covariance evapotranspiration sensors and crop root-zone soil moisture sensors.
  • Use crop modeling knowledge and sensor data telemetry to complete irrigation management research projects in cotton, spinach, onions, and corn.
  • Analyze data and summarize results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Plan and install equipment and sensors to monitor evapotranspiration and soil water content under field conditions.
  • Use web-based evapotranspiration modules to document and analyze seasonal crop water use.
  • Prepare, collect, and organize samples for plant growth and related biochemical analysis.
  • Compile full documentation of data and metadata, including computer and mathematical models used in data analysis.
  • Participate in field activities, including planting, weeding, irrigating, and harvesting experimental plots.
  • Travel independently or in groups to field plots, growers’ farms, and conference locations in Texas and other states when necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and graduate students working on research related to the project.
  • Prepare presentations for research and extension field days and professional conferences.
  • Prepare required technical progress reports for submission to research sponsors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.

About the Company

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

State-supported agricultural research organization

Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts agricultural and life-science research across Texas, with headquarters in College Station and 13 centers from El Paso to Beaumont and Amarillo to Weslaco. It is part of the Texas A&M University System and employs about 1,700 people, including over 500 doctoral-level scientists. Its work focuses on plant diseases, animal parasites, forage production, and livestock nutrition, and it shares findings through extension, publications, and partnerships to help farmers and industries. The organization differentiates itself by its large statewide network, ties to a major public university system, and a long history dating back to the Hatch Act, aiming to improve productivity, sustainability, and economic resilience for Texas.

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Headquarters
College Station, TX
Founded
1887

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