Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Vernon

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Vernon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assist the project leader (Assistant Professor in Regenerative System Ecology) in research projects related to investigating smart-climate solutions for cane cultivation in the Southern United States.

Additional information about the position can be found at the Gomez-Casanovas Lab (https://sites.google.com/view/gomez-casanovas/job-openings?authuser=0).

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct field and laboratory experiments with focus on carbon, nitrogen and water biogeochemistry using an array of state-of-the-art scientific methods (biometric, canopy/soil exchange chamber and stable isotopes).

• Supervise technicians and undergraduates.

• Coordinate research activities with a large team of collaborators.

• Present data in scientific meetings.

• Prepare manuscripts for publication.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Required Education and Experience

• A Ph.D. or the equivalent in ecology, biogeochemistry, soil science, or related field.

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Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent English writing and oral communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to travel/drive to research sites in Florida and locations in the Southeast US.

• Basic statistical skills.

• Experience with laboratory and field work.

• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

  Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in quantitative approaches including eddy covariance technique as well as stable isotope, plant/soil/canopy exchange methods.

• Experience working with bioenergy crops.

• Ability to engage in modeling activities.

• Basic programming skills (R, Python…).

  HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should upload

1) A cover letter clearly explaining your research interests/experience and suitability for the advertised position (2 pages maximum)

2) A resume or CV, and

3) Names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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