Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Dallas

Commensurate

Dallas, Texas

Staff

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
• Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

This Postdoctoral Research Associate, Pasture Mealybug Biological Control and Molecular Ecology, will focus on identifying key natural enemies of pasture mealybug through a statewide molecular gut-content analysis survey; conduct field sampling across Texas and perform molecular analyses.

• Conducting molecular gut-content analyses to identify important mealybug predators
• Designing and implementing statewide field surveys
• Conducting insecticide compatibility studies with major mealybug natural enemies
• Developing IPM recommendations for pasture mealybug management.
• Analyzing data and preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
• Participating in extension and outreach activities and collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams.
• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students,
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Appropriate doctoral degree.
• Demonstrated experience in biological control and integrated pest management.
• Experience with molecular techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, primer design, PCR, and molecular diagnostics.
• Knowledge of entomopathogenic fungi and microbial insecticides and different delivery mechanisms.
• Knowledge of molecular trophic interaction analysis.
• Knowledge of genomics, bioinformatics, or next-generation sequencing approaches.
• Knowledge of grant writing and proposal development.
• Knowledge of controlled-environment agriculture systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Salary:
Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.