Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M-posted 5 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Temple, TX
251-500 employees
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About Texas A&M AgriLife 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 As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences 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, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information: The successful candidate will contribute to developing and evaluating terrestrial and aquatic nitrogen dynamics and emission modeling, with applications in the multi-scale APEX/SWAT agroecosystem models for conservation assessment.

  • Conduct a comprehensive search of scientific research papers and findings on aquatic N2O emission monitoring and modeling across various freshwater systems.
  • Compile and critically review the current state of knowledge on N2O emissions and modeling in freshwater ecosystems.
  • Acquire, organize, and analyze N2O emissions data from freshwater systems, integrating it with environmental and other measurement datasets.
  • Develop and implement N2O emission processes and parameterization within the APEX model.
  • Assess and enhance the performance of the improved model across various freshwater agroecosystem landscapes.
  • Integrate and evaluate the enhanced processes within the SWAT model framework.
  • Document the model development process and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Performs other duties assigned.
  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Soil and Crop Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, or related fields, with a focus on terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem modeling and water quality assessment at the watershed scale.
  • Demonstrated publication record in watershed modeling and analysis.
  • Proficiency in scientific programming.
  • Experience in grant proposal writing within a collaborative environment.
  • Proficient understanding of agroecosystems, watershed hydrology, soil-plant-water relations, and aquatic nitrogen dynamics.
  • Solid experience with process-based models, including APEX, SWAT, EPIC, DayCent, or DNDC.
  • Proficiency in computer programming, including scripting in Python, Fortran, or other computing tools for data processing and modeling.
  • Strong interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team under supervision.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and competency.
  • Capacity to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  • 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
  • Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
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