Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Vernon

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Vernon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

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.

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Position Information

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to assist the project leader (Dr. Srinivasulu Ale, Professor of Agrohydrology) in research projects related to the development and evaluation of climate resilient, regenerative agricultural practices and strategies for conserving soil and water, enhancing crop water productivity, and protecting soil and water quality in diverse agroecosystems.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct interdisciplinary research in the following areas: i) Evaluate the impacts of regenerative agricultural practices on water catchment functions, soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics, soil health, ecosystem services, and climate resiliency of crop and grassland systems, ii) Assess the effects of changes in climate, land use, and management practices on hydrology, as well as soil and water quality. The candidate is also expected to contribute to ongoing research projects focused on developing and evaluating efficient irrigation strategies, decision support tools, and identifying climate-resilient, water-use efficient field and forage crops.

• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to various research activities, including ecosystem modeling; downloading and processing projected future climate data; designing field experiments; procuring necessary field and laboratory equipment and supplies; conducting experiments; and collecting and analyzing research data, including imagery from unpiloted aerial systems (UAS).

• Prepare research manuscripts for publication based on modeling and fieldwork results. Assist in the development of grant proposals by conducting literature reviews and contributing to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of preliminary data.

• Train technicians and graduate students in modeling, research planning, execution of research experiments, and data analysis techniques.

• Participate in field days, conferences, and stakeholder meetings to present research findings to consumers, growers, researchers, and policy makers, as directed.

• Install, maintain, and operate laboratory and field equipment, as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Soil Science, Ecosystem Science or closely related field at the time of appointment.

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