Postdoctoral Research Associate

* Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings
* Participate in a collaborative team research project related to soil and plant response to agronomic chemicals to determine the mode-of-action
* Perform independent research with a focus on plant responses to chemical treatments in both greenhouse pots and open field production systems
* Prepare, collect and organize samples for growth, food/feed quality, mineral or biochemical analysis
* Use analytical equipment (soil/root/plant sensors, chlorophyll fluorescence, etc.) and process samples using standard laboratory analytical techniques (e.g., nutrient extraction, pH, EC), experience with DNA extraction and transcriptomics beneficial
* 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
* Travel between Uvalde and College Station to interact with PI's based in the Soil and Plant Sciences Department which requires a valid driver's license
* Performs other duties as assigned
* PhD degree in soil science, horticulture, agronomy, plant physiology, or closely related field
* Strong background and research experience in soil, plant physiological, or microbial analysis
* Ability to conduct independent research in controlled environment systems
* Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handling scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and writing scientific reports
* Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
* Excellent English written and oral communication skills required to perform job duties effectively
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
* Proven organizational skills
* Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff
* Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups
* Experience in the cultivation of plants (e.g., tomato, corn) in greenhouse (hydroponic, soil culture) and field conditions, or experience to conduct soil microbial research
* Experience in the measurement of nutrients, growth metrics, and plant physiology/morphology or microbial activity
* Experience in monitoring plant and microbes for stress, nutrition, health
* Ability to identify and control plant pests and diseases
* Experience conducting incubation and/or plant growth experiments and strong skills associated with experiment design, sample preparation/analysis, data analysis and manuscript preparation
* Experience with
-omics technologies (e.g., transcriptomics)
** Salary:
** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
** Required Documents:
** Cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae stating education, experience and qualifications, and a list of three references with contact information are required. Failure to provide all required documents could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

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