• 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:

    -Coordinate genomic prediction research in the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Sorghum Improvement Program.

     

    -Build and manage a database amenable to both genomic and Phenomic prediction programs that incorporates genotype (genotype by sequence) and phenotype data (from traditional and high throughput, remote sensing sources)

     

    -Use or develop R programming code to complete data analytics, statistical analysis.

     

    -Develop a breeding pipeline that incorporates genomic, Phenomic and Enviromic data to implement a predictive-based breeding scheme.

     

    -Complete statistical analysis and summarize results for use of the breeding program and for use in scientific and clientele-oriented publications.

     

    -Prepare and write proposals to funding agencies; maintain financial records related to research projects.

     

    -Travel to locations where the breeding program conducts research and breeding trials.

     

    -Travel to the locations of collaborators to work on shared research activities.

     

    -Supervise undergraduate and junior- and mid-level technical support staff as needed.

     

    -Provide support and guidance to graduate students as assigned.

     

    -Assist in sorghum breeding program activities including, but not limited to, field planning, seed packaging, planting, pollination, phenotyping and harvesting.

     

    -Write technical reports as needed for funded projects and write manuscripts for publication in in scientific journals.

     

    -Other duties as assigned.

    Required Education:

    -PhD in Plant Breeding or closely related field

    Preferred Experience:

    -Proven expertise in genomic and phenomic selection methodologies and their application in sorghum.

    Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

    -Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

     

    -Good communication and computer skills

    Preferred licenses and certifications:

    -Valid Driver's license or ability to procure one

    Please attach to your completed application:

    Resume/CV

     

    Cover Letter

     

    List of References with email and daytime phone number(s)

     

    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.