Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M Agrilife Research-posted 1 day ago
Full-time
Uvalde, TX
1,001-5,000 employees
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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Uvalde . The Postdoctoral Research Associate will p erform independent and collaborative roles in vegetable physiology-environmental stress research requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of plant science, predominantly intellectual and varied in character which requires consistent use of discretion and judgment.

  • Perform independent research with a focus on nutrient and water use efficiency and stress management strategies for tomato grafting using diverse pools of rootstocks and scions
  • Conduct research under controlled environment and protected cultivation systems (growth chambers, greenhouse hydroponics, high tunnels) and conventional or organic fields
  • Participate in a collaborative team research project related to soil and plant nutrient uptake in spinach varieties grown in commercial fields and hydroponics systems
  • Collaborate in the preparation of proposals for funding agencies and industry
  • Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants
  • Operate research field and lab equipment
  • Supervise graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research
  • Plan, conduct, monitor and participate in independent and collaborative tomato and spinach research projects under protected and open field cultivation systems
  • Use lab and field equipment (ICP, HPLC, gas exchange analyzer, soil/root/plant sensors, chlorophyll fluorescence, etc.), data loggers and image processing tools
  • Use soil and canopy sensors to monitor soil, water and nutrient status, plant growth, flowering, yield and microclimate modifications
  • Maintain and calibrate laboratory and environmental stress field instrumentation
  • Monitor and quantify major tomato insects and diseases on tomato and spinach in response to genotypes, environmental modifications and soil conditions
  • Collect and organize samples for growth, mineral or biochemical analysis
  • Harvest plant samples from the experimental plots which requires the ability to lift or move heavy loads up to 50 pounds
  • Utilize simple to complex statistical analysis and generate narrative and graphical reports
  • Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications
  • Participate in grant applications
  • Present at grower’s field days, CEA conferences, workshops and/or horticultural professional societies meetings
  • Other related duties as required
  • PhD degree in horticulture, agronomy, plant physiology, or closely related field
  • Strong background and research experience in the use of environmental stress physiology instrumentation (gas exchange analyzer, soil/root/plant sensors), data loggers, and image processing tools to collect plant phenotypic/genotypic and environmental data
  • Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handling scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and writing scientific reports
  • Experience in laboratory procedures for soil, plant and fruit quality analysis
  • Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
  • Proven organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, staff and growers
  • Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups
  • Experience in the cultivation of tomato production systems in greenhouse, high tunnels and open fields
  • Experience in grafting techniques for tomato
  • Experience in the measurement of plant stress hormones, nutrients and antioxidant compounds (ICP, HPLC)
  • Experience in measuring root traits and related software applications
  • Experience in monitoring for plant stress, nutrition, health, and biocontrol of pests
  • 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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