Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cotton Jassid Integrated Pest Management, will focus on developing integrated pest management strategies for cotton jassid, emphasizing microbial control agents, including entomopathogenic fungi and entomopathogenic nematodes, and evaluating their compatibility with generalist predators.

Requirements

Appropriate doctoral degree.
Demonstrated experience in biological control and integrated pest management.
Experience with molecular techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, primer design, PCR, and molecular diagnostics.
Knowledge of entomopathogenic fungi and microbial insecticides and different delivery mechanisms.
Knowledge of molecular trophic interaction analysis.
Knowledge of genomics, bioinformatics, or next-generation sequencing approaches.
Knowledge of grant writing and proposal development.
Knowledge of controlled-environment agriculture systems.
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skill.

Responsibilities

Evaluating microbial insecticides for cotton jassid management
Assessing compatibility between microbial control agents and natural enemies
Conducting laboratory, greenhouse, and field efficacy trials
Collaborating on AI-assisted pest monitoring technology development
Publishing research findings and presenting results at scientific conferences and extension events.
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

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