• Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Ecology & Conservation Biology

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Major/Essential Duties of Job

     

    Perform statistical analysis on fisheries and ecological datasets to assess the status and trends in Matagorda Bay; assess the reasons for these trends; mine a “big” database to understand changes in Texas Coast fisheries, and their causes Engage and educate the public, work with non-profit

     

    Pursue funding opportunities related to fisheries and coastal resilience. Pursue work on coastal resilience and remote sensing analyses.

     

    Other duties as assigned.

    Occasional Duties

    Assist with teaching efforts in coastal, fisheries, and other ecological coursework; perform service for professional organizations such as reviewing grants and journal articles, writing grants and expanding research into new areas.

    Required Education:

    Ph.D. in Ecology and Conservation Biology, or equivalent degree

    Preferred Education:

    Ph.D. in Ecology and Conservation Biology,

    Preferred Experience:

    Experience with R programming, statistical analysis of coastal datasets, understanding of population, community, and organismal ecology.

     

    Work with "big data" analysis, experience with wetlands and fisheries data specific to the Texas Coast, experience working with non-profits and conservation organizations.

    Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:

    Good communication and computer skills.

     

    Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

    Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills:

    R programming experience

     

    Shiny R programming experience

     

    Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents. Any questions, please contact Dr. Rusty Feagin @ [email protected]

     

    Grant Funded. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

     

    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.