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Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Aquatic Animal Nutrition, Fish Health, and Sustainable Aquaculture Texas A&M AgriLife Research in United States

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Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

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Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. The position is funded through grants or contracts, and continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory performance. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with employer premium contributions, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, retirement enrollment, wellness initiatives, and professional development resources.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research

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Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Nutrition
Veterinary Science
Aquaculture
Animal Nutrition
Gut Health
Fisheries Science
Fish Physiology
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About this position

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in College Station, Texas, within the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management. The researcher will work at the Aquaculture Research and Teaching Facility on aquatic animal nutrition, fish health, feed formulation, and sustainable aquaculture production.

Responsibilities include designing and conducting fish feeding trials; evaluating alternative feed ingredients and functional feed additives; preparing experimental diets; assessing growth, nutrient utilization, digestive physiology, intestinal health, and immune responses; collecting and analyzing biological samples; and maintaining high-quality research records. The postdoctoral researcher will also prepare manuscripts, present findings, contribute to grant proposals and technical reports, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

A Ph.D. in Aquaculture, Animal Nutrition, Fisheries Science, Animal Science, Biology, or a related discipline is required. Candidates should have experience in experimental or animal-based research, statistical analysis, scientific communication, and aquatic animal nutrition, physiology, or health. Experience with aquaculture feed formulation, fish physiology, molecular biology, gene expression, intestinal microbiomes, R or SAS, peer-reviewed publications, externally funded projects, or student mentoring is advantageous.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications. The position is grant- or contract-funded, with continued employment dependent on funding and satisfactory performance. Benefits include insurance, paid leave, retirement enrollment, wellness support, and professional development. Applicants must submit a complete application, CV or resume, cover letter, list of references, and applicable supporting documentation through the Texas A&M System Workday portal. Visa sponsorship restrictions apply.

Funding details

Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. The position is funded through grants or contracts, and continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory performance. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with employer premium contributions, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, retirement enrollment, wellness initiatives, and professional development resources.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Aquaculture, Animal Nutrition, Fisheries Science, Animal Science, Biology, or a closely related discipline. Required qualifications include knowledge of experimental design, scientific research methods, statistical analysis, and aquatic animal nutrition, physiology, or health; experience with laboratory or animal-based research; ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific data; experience preparing scientific manuscripts or technical reports; proficiency with standard computer and statistical software; strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; and ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines. Preferred qualifications include experience with fish feeding trials, aquaculture feed formulation, feed ingredients or additives, digestibility, digestive enzyme or intestinal analyses, molecular biology, gene expression, microbiome characterization, R or SAS, peer-reviewed publications, research proposals, student mentoring, commercially important aquaculture species, and a valid driver’s license. Applicants must be able to work occasional weekends or beyond normal hours, in laboratory, aquaculture, and outdoor environments, perform moderate lifting, follow animal-care and safety procedures, and travel occasionally. Sponsorship is unavailable for non-immigrant foreign nationals prohibited by export-control laws, and visa sponsorship may be restricted by stated H-1B policies.

How to apply

Apply through the Texas A&M University System Workday posting. Submit complete application information or a resume, plus a CV/resume, cover letter, list of references, and any applicable certifications or additional documentation.

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