Full-Time
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Posted on 5/9/2026
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
State-supported agricultural research organization
Compensation Overview
$4.6k/mo
College Station, TX, USA
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- Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field.
- Strong training in applied econometrics, including causal inference methods.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and write for academic audiences.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Conduct empirical research on environmental valuation using mobility data and property transaction data.
- Clean, manage, and analyze large datasets using modern econometric and computational tools.
- Contribute to the development of academic manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Assist with grant proposal development and related research activities.
- Collaborate with other researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students, and provide occasional guidance on data and methods.
- Research experience in environmental or resource economics.
- Familiarity with revealed preference valuation methods (e.g., hedonic, travel cost).
- Proficiency in Python and/or R.
- Experience working with large or spatial datasets.
- Interest in policy-relevant research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Strong training in applied econometrics, including causal inference methods.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and write for academic audiences.
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
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1887
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MyLand's $2.4M funding expands microalgae collaboration across 22,000 acres.
- Reduces crop water use by 20% via integrated irrigation for drought resilience.
- Targets citrus greening with disease-resistant varieties amid market demand.
What critics are saying
- MyLand's $2.4M project diverts funding from AgriLife's soil research in 12-24 months.
- NIFA 2023-2027 plan cuts Hatch Act funding by prioritizing human health in 18-36 months.
- Post-2025 federal cuts terminate 20-30% of 500 AgriLife projects in 24-36 months.
What makes Texas A&M AgriLife Research unique
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research operates 13 centers from El Paso to Beaumont since 1887.
- Employs 1,700 staff, including 500 doctoral scientists focused on agriculture.
- Pioneers research in plant diseases, animal parasites, and economical cattle feeding.
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MyLand has expanded its soil health initiative in Texas with $2.4M funding, enhancing its collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research. The project will explore microalgae's benefits across 22,000 acres, focusing on nutrient density, water efficiency, soil salinity, citrus greening, and turf quality. This expansion aims to improve soil health, food quality, and agricultural sustainability, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in resilient agriculture.