Postdoctoral Research Associate
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.
Requirements
- Ph.D degree in agricultural science, engineering, environmental science, hydrology, water management, or a closely related field.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite; excellent written and oral information delivery skills.
- Proficiency in GIS mapping and assessment; statistical assessment of environmental data.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to obtain a Texas Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Past experience in data assessment and evaluation of natural resource planning and management processes.
- Ability to select and conduct statistical analysis to describe spatial and temporal trends in water quality as a result of landscape scale management.
- Experience using geographic information systems.
- Excellent written and oral information delivery skills.
- Prior knowledge or experience of TMDLs and WPPs or other relevant planning approaches.
- Experience in stakeholder facilitation and effective grant writing is desired.
- Ability to interact effectively with various groups including the public, agricultural interests, city and county officials, non-profit and environmental advocacy organizations, river authorities and water resource personnel from Land Grant Universities and state and federal agencies.
- Ability to travel statewide as necessary to coordinate program efforts is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform literature reviews regarding watershed and water quality interactions relative to watershed management, land use and land cover plus appropriate research methods, and evaluation approaches appropriate for describing and addressing water quality concerns
- Conduct data analysis to understand cumulative impacts of watershed-based plan development and implementation on water quality and quantity impacts
- Evaluate the effectiveness and lessons learned in watershed-based plan development and implementation to inform program efficiencies for future planning efforts
- Research, write and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts to convey findings to the agency and scientific community
- Develop grant proposals to pursue and support additional water quality and quantity research initiatives in consultation with Principal Investigators
- Perform project management duties such as ensuring on-time deliverables and project reporting
- Present research findings at academic conferences and workshops as appropriate
- Support other related water management programs underway or under development at TWRI.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
