Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Responsibilities: • Participate in both independent and collaborative team research related to soil and wastewater response to a surfactant-like chemical • Design and set up experiments • Collect and analyze soil, water, mineral, and wastewater samples • Use analytical equipment or work with data from analytical equipment (e.g., ICP-OES or ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR, EA, EA-IRMS, etc) • Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications including use of simple to complex statistical analysis • Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants • Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other lab personnel in research • Other related duties as required Required Education: PhD degree in soil science, chemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and agricultural engineering or closely related field Preferred Experience: • Strong background and research experience in soil chemistry and soil analysis • Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals Required knowledge, skills and abilities: • Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others • Proven organizational skills • Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff Preferred Skills Knowledge or Abilities: • Experience in the measurement of elements, minerals, and understanding sorption reactions and scale formation • Ability to lift or move heavy loads up to 50 pounds • Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups Please attach to your completed application: Resume/CV List of references with email and daytime phone numbers Cover Letter 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan

Requirements

• PhD degree in soil science, chemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and agricultural engineering or closely related field
• Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff

Nice To Haves

• Strong background and research experience in soil chemistry and soil analysis
• Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in the measurement of elements, minerals, and understanding sorption reactions and scale formation
• Ability to lift or move heavy loads up to 50 pounds
• Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups

Responsibilities

• Participate in both independent and collaborative team research related to soil and wastewater response to a surfactant-like chemical
• Design and set up experiments
• Collect and analyze soil, water, mineral, and wastewater samples
• Use analytical equipment or work with data from analytical equipment (e.g., ICP-OES or ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR, EA, EA-IRMS, etc)
• Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications including use of simple to complex statistical analysis
• Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants
• Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other lab personnel in research
• Other related duties as required

Benefits

• Retirement programs
• Commitment to inclusive excellence
• Strategic plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree