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. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will play a key role in the Feed Management Committee's educational efforts, focusing on training NRCS personnel and other stakeholders. This role involves developing and delivering workshops, webinars, and online courses to facilitate the adoption of sustainable feeding practices. The successful candidate will design and implement a "Train the Trainers" program to build the capacity of conservation professionals, NRCS field staff, and other technical service providers, including podcasts and training meetings. The successful candidate will also help organize a topical summit focused on feed management, engaging various stakeholders, including policymakers and academia.
Requirements
- A PhD in animal science, soil and crop sciences, agricultural education, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Multiple species production experience and/or animal nutrition for the feed management expectation.
- Experience in developing and delivering educational programs, particularly in agriculture or animal science.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proven experience in delivering educational content, both online and in-person meetings.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with agriculture and feed management practices is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Developing and delivering targeted educational programs, including workshops, webinars, and online courses, for NRCS personnel, Extension professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Design and implement a "Train the Trainers" program to equip NRCS field staff and other conservation professionals with the knowledge and tools to promote feed management tools.
- Collaborate with the Feed Management Committee and other stakeholders to ensure that training materials align with project goals and the latest scientific research.
- Create training resources and educational content that can be disseminated via online platforms and in-person workshops.
- Support the development of outreach and engagement strategies to maximize the adoption of sustainable feed management practices.
- Contribute to developing educational outreach materials.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Participate in grant writing.
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
