Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in both independent and collaborative team research related to soil and wastewater response to a surfactant-like chemical

• Design and set up experiments

• Collect and analyze soil, water, mineral, and wastewater samples

• Use analytical equipment or work with data from analytical equipment (e.g., ICP-OES or ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR, EA, EA-IRMS, etc)

• Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications including use of simple to complex statistical analysis

• Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants

• Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other lab personnel in research

• Other related duties as required

Required Education:

PhD degree in soil science, chemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and agricultural engineering or closely related field

Preferred Experience:

• Strong background and research experience in soil chemistry and soil analysis

• Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Proven organizational skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff

Preferred Skills Knowledge or Abilities:

• Experience in the measurement of elements, minerals, and understanding sorption reactions and scale formation

• Ability to lift or move heavy loads up to 50 pounds

• Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups

Please attach to your completed application:

Resume/CV

List of references with email and daytime phone numbers

Cover Letter

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