Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Uvalde, TX:
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** Job Title
** Postdoctoral Research Associate
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Uvalde
* * Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Uvalde, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description**#
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** Position Information
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* Job Summary:

** The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research in monitoring and modeling of evapotranspiration (ET) and irrigation management for field and high-value crops such as cotton, spinach, onions and corn. Research will be conducted in a team environment and will involve the use of ET and soil moisture sensors, and computer modeling tools to predict crop ET under field conditions.

** Responsibilities:
**** 70% Research
*** Conduct research in crop ET monitoring using eddy covariance ET sensors and crop root-zone soil moisture sensors
* Utilize knowledge of crop modeling and sensor data telemetry to complete irrigation management research projects in cotton, spinach, onions and corn
* Analyze data and summarize results for publications in peer reviewed journals
** 20%

Specific Duties
*** Plan and install equipment and sensors to monitor ET and soil water content under field conditions
* Use web-based ET modules to document and analyze seasonal crop water use
* Prepare, collect and organize samples for plant growth and related biochemical analysis
* Compile full documentation of the data and meta-data, including related computer and mathematical models used in data analysis
* Participate in field activities such as planting, weeding, irrigating and harvesting experimental plots
* Travel independently or in groups to field plots, growers’ farms, and conference locations in Texas and other states when necessary
* Other duties as assigned  
** 5% Mentoring
*** Assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project
** 5% Presentations
*** Prepare presentations for research and extension field days and professional conferences
* Prepare required technical progress reports for submission to research sponsors
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* Required Qualifications:

*** PhD in the field of crop physiology, ecology, hydrology or agricultural engineering
* Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports
* Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
* Excellent written and oral English communication skills
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
* Organizational skills
* Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Knowledge of Microsoft 365 application
** Other Requirements:
*** Valid Driver’s License to be able to independently travel to various field…