Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Lubbock Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Lubbock, 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 Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 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 to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work closely with Drs. Katie Lewis and Joseph Burke, along with other faculty at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, on a state-funded project to determine the impact of manure and biosolid applications on soil health outcomes in Texas. Responsibilities: Leads a state-wide effort to better understand how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances impact soil health and agricultural systems. Leads field experiments, collects data on soil, water, plants, and climate, analyzes the data, interprets the results, and presents findings at local, regional, and national meetings. Prepares manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. These duties require physical activities, including extensive fieldwork, travel, heavy lifting, and working in extreme environments. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in soil science, microbiology, environmental toxicology, or related fields, with a focus on soil health. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Preferred Qualifications: Excellent English oral, written, and electronic communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. Knowledge of advanced statistical models/tools. Experience with large, various datasets. Experience working with PFAS. Other Requirements: These duties require physical activities, including extensive fieldwork, travel, heavy lifting, and working in extreme environments. What You Need to Know S alary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. Position Funding: This position is grant funded and availability is contingent upon availability of these funds and your satisfactory job performance. 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 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.