Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M Agrilife Research • Stephenville, TX

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About The Position

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! The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Stephenville are seeking a highly motivated full-time postdoctoral research associate with an interest in environmental microbiology, environmental processes, advanced or renewable materials for environmental applications, waste-derived biofuels and bioproducts, and greenhouse gas control. Successful candidates should have knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

Requirements

• Ph.D. in environmental engineering science, chemical engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
• Experience with water treatment, biofuel and bioproducts, emerging contaminants, and advanced materials.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Production and applications of biochar for environmental, energy, and agricultural processes.
• Environmental biotechnology for analyzing microbial communities, antibiotic resistance, microbial pathogens, and microbial metabolites.
• Production, characterization, and applications of advanced materials, including biochar and carbon materials.
• Production of biofuels and bioproducts from agricultural waste, microalgae, and other biomass.
• Treatment of emerging contaminants (such as antibiotics, algal toxins, and PFAS) in water and soil.
• Analytical instruments (i.e., lc/ms, hplc, gc, icp, ic, xrd, sem/edx, xps, etc).
• Analysis of nutrients, antibiotics, and microbial pathogens from soil, water, and plants.
• Molecular techniques, including QPCR and 16S microbial community analysis.

Responsibilities

• Environmental microbiology for microbial community analysis, antibiotic-resistant genes and pathogens in water, soil, plants, and sludge.
• Environmental processes, including adsorption, advanced oxidation/reduction, and biological treatment.
• Advanced or renewable materials, including biochar and other carbon materials, for water purification and environmental remediation.
• Production of biofuels, biochemicals, and bioproducts from various waste.
• Greenhouse gas control in soil, water, and contaminated sites.
• Supervise technicians and undergraduates.
• Coordinate research activities with a large team of collaborators.
• Present data in scientific meetings.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Research activities with a multidisciplinary team of collaborators, including university faculty, industry partners, and external research institutions.
• Foster strong relationships with collaborators to ensure seamless communication, sharing of data, and integration of research objectives.
• Supervise laboratory technicians, undergraduate, and graduate students.
• Performs 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
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees