• Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Texas A&M University System (Temple, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Temple

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Temple, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    About Texas A&M AgriLife

    Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Research

    + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M Forest Service

    + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

     

    As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

     

    Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

    Position Information

    Texas A&M AgriLife Research, located in Temple, Texas, is seeking a postdoctoral research associate. We seek an innovative and highly motivated candidate who will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of methane and NH3 modeling and enhancement from livestock animals and manure housing and management in small farms or watersheds using Python and Fortran programming language.

    Responsibilities:

    + Conduct a literature review and gap analysis of existing models on methane and nitrogen gas production, livestock enteric fermentation, and dairy manure storage and management.

    + Acquire, organize, and analyze GHG and NH3 gases released into the environment by concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) through soil, air, and water.

    + Enhance model algorithms for livestock enteric fermentation and manure housing and management using a scientific programming language.

    + Integrate the modules into the APEX ecosystem simulation model.

    + Assess and mitigate agroecosystem GHG stresses imposed by concentrated, ruminant-livestock production systems, and climate change.

    + Assess and enhance the performance of the improved model across diverse dairy systems and under different livestock and grazing management practices.

    + Document the model development process and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Sciences, Animal Science, Rangeland Management, Environmental Sciences, or related fields.

    + Demonstrated publication record.

    + Ability to design, analyze, and interpret data from field studies.

    + Experience with project management and technical report writing.

    + Flexibility to perform work in a team or individually with supervision.

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

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Proficient understanding of the factors influencing entric methane and nitrogen gas production.

    + Prior solid experience with process-based models, particularly EPIC/APEX/SWAT, DayCent, or other related simulation models.

    + Proficiency in computer programming, such as scripting using Python, Fortran, or other computing tools for data processing and modeling.

    Other Factors:

    The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding. Position contingent on availability of funding.

     

    What You Need to Know

     

    Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

     

    Position Funding: The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding. Position contingent on availability of funding.

     

    Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

     

    When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

    In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

    + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

    + Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

     

    Applicant Instructions

     

    Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

     

    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.