Postdoctoral Research Associate

## Postdoctoral Research Associate Apply:
College Station, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-097922
** Job Title
** Postdoctoral Research Associate
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description**#
** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** 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.

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** Position Information
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* Job Summary:

** The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research both independently and collaboratively, including literature review and synthesis, design and conduct research to fill knowledge gaps identified, and publish research findings. Develop factsheets and other outreach materials and engage the stakeholders through outreach activities. This and another postdoc fellow will be stationed at the USDA ARS OCPARC lab in El Reno, Oklahoma and will collaborate with ARS and TAMU scientists.
** Responsibilities:
** This position collaborates with ARS and TAMU scientists to (1) develop science syntheses of regenerative conservation practices that are credited with promoting soil health and agricultural sustainability in farmland and rangeland of the southern Great Plains, (2) conduct applied field research in grazed tallgrass prairie pastures that are periodically burned and in pastures planted with annual cool and warm season forages, (3) coordinate communication with state and local NRCS staff to ensure that research questions are informed by stakeholder needs, and (4) develop factsheets and other outreach materials based on synthesis and research findings and engage the stakeholders through outreach activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.  
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* Required Qualifications:

*** PhD in ecology or a related field, at the time of hiring
* Excellent technical writing skills; strong oral communication skills
* Strong ability and skills for collaborative work
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Significant research experience in the ecology and management of rangelands in the southern Great Plains; publications in peer-reviewed journals
* Design and conduct field-based rangeland studies; GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis and modeling using Google Earth Engine and R; meta-analysis; statistical analysis using R; regenerative conservation practices in rangelands; soil health assessment
* Substantial experiences and strong skills in vegetation and/or grazing studies in rangelands of the southern Great Plains  
** Other Requirements:
*** Ability to travel for fieldwork and meetings, sometimes outside of regular working days/hours.
* Ability to conduct field work under challenging weather conditions (e.g., heat).
* This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.  #
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**** Salary:
** Compensation is commensurate…