Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

Job Responsibilities: -Coordinate genomic prediction research in the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Sorghum Improvement Program. -Build and manage a database amenable to both genomic and Phenomic prediction programs that incorporates genotype (genotype by sequence) and phenotype data (from traditional and high throughput, remote sensing sources) -Use or develop R programming code to complete data analytics, statistical analysis. -Develop a breeding pipeline that incorporates genomic, Phenomic and Enviromic data to implement a predictive-based breeding scheme. -Complete statistical analysis and summarize results for use of the breeding program and for use in scientific and clientele-oriented publications. -Prepare and write proposals to funding agencies; maintain financial records related to research projects. -Travel to locations where the breeding program conducts research and breeding trials. -Travel to the locations of collaborators to work on shared research activities. -Supervise undergraduate and junior- and mid-level technical support staff as needed. -Provide support and guidance to graduate students as assigned. -Assist in sorghum breeding program activities including, but not limited to, field planning, seed packaging, planting, pollination, phenotyping and harvesting. -Write technical reports as needed for funded projects and write manuscripts for publication in in scientific journals. -Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PhD in Plant Breeding or closely related field
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Good communication and computer skills
• Valid Driver's license or ability to procure one

Nice To Haves

• Proven expertise in genomic and phenomic selection methodologies and their application in sorghum.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate genomic prediction research in the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Sorghum Improvement Program.
• Build and manage a database amenable to both genomic and Phenomic prediction programs that incorporates genotype (genotype by sequence) and phenotype data (from traditional and high throughput, remote sensing sources)
• Use or develop R programming code to complete data analytics, statistical analysis.
• Develop a breeding pipeline that incorporates genomic, Phenomic and Enviromic data to implement a predictive-based breeding scheme.
• Complete statistical analysis and summarize results for use of the breeding program and for use in scientific and clientele-oriented publications.
• Prepare and write proposals to funding agencies; maintain financial records related to research projects.
• Travel to locations where the breeding program conducts research and breeding trials.
• Travel to the locations of collaborators to work on shared research activities.
• Supervise undergraduate and junior- and mid-level technical support staff as needed.
• Provide support and guidance to graduate students as assigned.
• Assist in sorghum breeding program activities including, but not limited to, field planning, seed packaging, planting, pollination, phenotyping and harvesting.
• Write technical reports as needed for funded projects and write manuscripts for publication in in scientific journals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees