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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Soil Health and Grazing Management Texas A&M AgriLife in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
This is a funded postdoctoral position supported through grants or contracts. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, and retirement enrollment.
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Texas A&M AgriLife
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Texas A&M AgriLife is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position based in College Station, Texas, United States. The role is housed in the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management and supports the Texas A&M Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management.
The project focuses on soil health, grazing management, and applied analysis of environmental datasets from working rangelands in Texas, Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Arizona. The successful candidate will analyze soil physical, chemical, and biological data, evaluate near-infrared spectroscopy for estimating soil health characteristics, assess grazing impacts on soil indicators, and help prepare manuscripts, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
This is a postdoctoral opening requiring a PhD in rangeland management, soil science, natural resource management, environmental science, ecology, or a related field. Applicants should have demonstrated independent research ability, peer-reviewed publications, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and experience with complex environmental, agricultural, or ecological datasets. The post also emphasizes communication with scientific audiences and livestock producers.
The position is funded through grants or contracts; salary is commensurate with qualifications and continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory performance. Benefits mentioned include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, and retirement enrollment.
To apply, use the Workday application link, complete the required application data or upload a complete resume, and attach the requested documents including a cover letter, CV/resume, transcript, and references. Questions may be directed to Dr. Jeff Goodwin at [email protected].
Funding details
This is a funded postdoctoral position supported through grants or contracts. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, and retirement enrollment.
What's required
PhD in rangeland management, soil science, natural resource management, environmental science, ecology, or a related field. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with peer-reviewed publications. Experience analyzing and interpreting complex environmental, agricultural, or ecological datasets. Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with ability to organize and interpret complex datasets. Ability and willingness to engage with applied research questions and interact professionally with livestock producers and stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, multitask, manage projects with limited supervision, and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and dissemination of findings.
How to apply
Apply through the Texas A&M AgriLife Workday application portal. Submit all required application data or attach a complete resume, and include a cover letter, CV/resume, transcript, references, and other requested documents. For questions, contact Dr. Jeff Goodwin at [email protected].
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