• Postdoctoral Research Associate

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


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Texas Water Resource Institute

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Conduct literature reviews and synthesize research findings related to the adoption of agricultural practices, urban water conservation, and landowner decision-making.

    + Develop and implement survey instruments, focus groups, and other data collection methods to assess public perceptions, barriers to adoption, and the needs of landowners in Texas.

    + Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from various sources, including surveys, interviews, and field observations.

    + Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and refine research hypotheses and methodologies.

    + Contribute to the writing of research papers, reports, and publications for peer-reviewed journals and other outlets.

    + Present research findings at academic conferences, workshops, and community meetings.

    + Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research projects, as necessary.

    + Maintain communication with stakeholders, including landowners, project PIs, project sponsors, and community organizations.

    + Engage in other research-related duties as required by the Principal Investigator.

    + Other duties as required.

    Required Education and Experience:

    + A Ph.D. in Agricultural Communications, Sociology, Economics, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or a related field, with a strong focus on research methods and interdisciplinary studies.

    Preferred Experience:

    + Experience in social science research, particularly in the areas of adoption of agricultural practices, land management, urban water conservation, or related topics.

    + Experience with rural or urban community engagement and outreach

    Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

    + Ability to work collaboratively within a research team and interact with various stakeholders.

    + Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with experience writing research papers, reports, and presenting findings to varied audiences.

    + Strong organizational skills.

    + Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

    + Ability to work independently and take initiative on research projects.

    Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

    + Familiarity with survey design, data collection techniques, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis (e.g., statistical software such as R and SPSS).

    + Knowledge of the environmental challenges and land management issues specific to Texas.

     

    This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract and is, therefore, contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or contracts.

     

    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.