• Assistant Research Scientist- Ecosystem Modeling

    Texas A&M University System (Temple, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Assistant Research Scientist- Ecosystem Modeling

     

    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

    The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for assisting in the development and application of EPIC/APEX model-based soil carbon modeling frameworks for improving agroecosystem sustainability. This position will assist a team of ecosystem modeling scientists to perform process-based ecosystem models based research and develop decision support systems. This position will also assist in writing python/R programming scripts to optimize processing time, making the current decision support systems more efficient and reliable.

    Responsibilities:

    + Aid in the development and application of soil carbon modeling frameworks in APEX/EPIC models.

    + Aid in the development of GHG modules in SWAT+/APEX/EPIC.

    + Integrating ML/AI with Process based modeling to develop/optimize decision support systems.

    + Work effectively within a modeling group comprised of ARS, AgriLife, and other personnel.

    + Actively participate in joint research activities. Effectively manage and complete assigned tasks.

    + Other job-related duties as required.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Ph.D. in Ecology, agronomy, Geology, Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines with emphasis on soil carbon modeling or agroecosystem assessment.

    + Some relevant professional experience.

    + Demonstrated publication record in agronomic/soil carbon modeling and analysis.

    + Interdisciplinary teamwork skills with researchers across different disciplines.

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

    + Good communication, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and competency.

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

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Knowledge of computer models on watershed assessment and/or flood management.

    + Knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, Fortran, R or others.

    + Experience in remote sensing data analysis and geographic information system.

    + Experience in machine learning motivated algorithms and quantitative data analysis.

    + Strong writing and communication skills.

     

    What You Need to Know

     

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

     

    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.