• Postdoctoral Research Associate

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


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Description

    The Texas A&M Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management is hiring a Post-Doctoral Researcher to assist in executing projects related to grazing management and soil health. This position will be responsible for grazing management data entry, data analysis, database management, developing progress reports for sponsor and publication. This position will involve frequent communication with landowners and coordination with project partners, so effective communication skills are required. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills while being flexible in daily routine.

     

    Texas A&M University’s Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management (CGRM) aims to safeguard the ecologic and economic resiliency of grazingland resources and ranching operations with a focus on producer-directed, applied grazingland and ranch management research, outreach, and industry engagement. CGRM develops and supports interdisciplinary collaborations to address critical needs in the ranching community and strives to achieve three overarching goals: enhance operational resiliency, strengthen enterprise sustainability, and foster the future of the industry.

    Major/Essential Duties of the Job

    + Collect and aggregate monthly grazing management data from various software platforms or personalized spreadsheets into one database

    + Review grazing management records for incomplete or inaccurate data and communicate with landowners to rectify inconsistencies

    + Input grazing management data into large project level databases and calculate grazing management metrics that will be used in data analysis

    + Frequent communication both via phone and email with landowners to effectively manage data quality

    + Manage the development and maintenance of large project level databases

    + Summarize data and create individual reports for landowners

    + Publish scientific manuscripts and present research at scientific conferences

    + Other duties as required.

    Required Education:

    PhD in rangeland management, animal science, environmental science, ecology, or related field

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Ability to conduct independent research as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications

    + Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

    + Ability to manage complex projects

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    + Ability to interact and communicate effectively and efficiently with livestock producers via phone and email on a regular basis

    + Knowledge of and experience with current grazing management research and applications.

    + Experience working directly with producers

     

    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.