Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Agriculture Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,166.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, 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 highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the development of competitive research funding proposals and the dissemination of scientific findings through peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty investigators, staff, and external partners to develop grant narratives, coordinate proposal submissions, and lead the preparation of research manuscripts. This position will play a critical role in translating complex agricultural science concepts into compelling written products for diverse audiences, including funding agencies, academic journals, and stakeholders. The postdoctoral researcher will also contribute to interdisciplinary projects focused on agricultural literacy, agricultural emergency preparedness, Extension outreach, and related areas.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and write competitive grant proposals, including project narratives, literature reviews, research plans, and supporting documents for federal, state, and private funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and align proposals with program priorities and strategic objectives.
• Lead and support the preparation, writing, editing, and submission of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize data to support proposal development and publication efforts.
• Assist with research design, data interpretation, and the communication of research findings.
• Facilitate collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and contribute to research partnerships.
• Prepare technical reports, white papers, presentations, and other outreach materials as needed.
• Participate in lab activities, meetings, and strategic planning initiatives.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in agricultural leadership, education, or communications; agricultural sciences; environmental sciences; natural resources; public policy; or a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience developing successful proposals for federal agencies, such as USDA, NSF, NIH, FEMA, or related funding organizations.
• Strong record of scholarly achievement, including first-author or lead-author on peer-reviewed publications and experience conducting research in agricultural literacy, agricultural emergency preparedness, agricultural or food systems, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research projects, with familiarity in academic research administration, grant management, and propo