• Postdoctoral Research Associate

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


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Soil & Crop Sciences

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Participate in both independent and collaborative team research related to soil and wastewater response to a surfactant-like chemical

    • Design and set up experiments

    • Collect and analyze soil, water, mineral, and wastewater samples

    • Use analytical equipment or work with data from analytical equipment (e.g., ICP-OES or ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR, EA, EA-IRMS, etc)

    • Evaluate data and summarize results for preparation in peer reviewed publications including use of simple to complex statistical analysis

    • Compose and write scientific publications, progress and annual/final reports for grants

    • Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other lab personnel in research

    • Other related duties as required

    Required Education:

    PhD degree in soil science, chemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and agricultural engineering or closely related field

    Preferred Experience:

    • Strong background and research experience in soil chemistry and soil analysis

    • Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals

    Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

    • Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills

    • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

    • Proven organizational skills

    • Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff

    Preferred Skills Knowledge or Abilities:

    • Experience in the measurement of elements, minerals, and understanding sorption reactions and scale formation

    • Ability to lift or move heavy loads up to 50 pounds

    • Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups

    Please attach to your completed application:

    Resume/CV

     

    List of references with email and daytime phone numbers

     

    Cover Letter

     

    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.