Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research both independently and collaboratively, including literature review and synthesis, design and conduct research to fill knowledge gaps identified, and publish research findings. Develop factsheets and other outreach materials and engage the stakeholders through outreach activities. This and another postdoc fellow will be stationed at the USDA ARS OCPARC lab in El Reno, Oklahoma and will collaborate with ARS and TAMU scientists.

Requirements

• PhD in ecology or a related field, at the time of hiring
• Excellent technical writing skills; strong oral communication skills
• Strong ability and skills for collaborative work
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Significant research experience in the ecology and management of rangelands in the southern Great Plains; publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Design and conduct field-based rangeland studies; GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis and modeling using Google Earth Engine and R; meta-analysis; statistical analysis using R; regenerative conservation practices in rangelands; soil health assessment
• Substantial experiences and strong skills in vegetation and/or grazing studies in rangelands of the southern Great Plains

Responsibilities

• Develop science syntheses of regenerative conservation practices that are credited with promoting soil health and agricultural sustainability in farmland and rangeland of the southern Great Plains.
• Conduct applied field research in grazed tallgrass prairie pastures that are periodically burned and in pastures planted with annual cool and warm season forages.
• Coordinate communication with state and local NRCS staff to ensure that research questions are informed by stakeholder needs.
• Develop factsheets and other outreach materials based on synthesis and research findings and engage the stakeholders through outreach activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)
• 12–15 annual paid holidays
• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree