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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Pastureland Conservation Outcomes and Agricultural Modeling U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in United States

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Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full-time postdoctoral research appointment with a monthly stipend of $8,000.00–$10,000.00. Appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed depending on recommendation and availability of funds. No employment-related benefits are provided.

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Nov 20, 2026

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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About this position

USDA-ARS is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity in Temple, Texas, United States focused on pastureland conservation outcomes, soil and water resources, hydrologic monitoring, remote sensing, GIS, and process-based modeling. The project supports the mission of the USDA Agricultural Research Service and involves ranch-scale, long-term research on sustainable forage and crop production.

The selected researcher will work on field and laboratory studies, implement management treatments, and use coding and model calibration to analyze natural resource dynamics. Training includes plant and soil assessment, hydrologic monitoring, remote sensing applications, GIS, and process-based model calibration, with opportunities to collaborate with federal and university partners, join large research teams, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

Mentor: Merilynn Schantz ([email protected]). Eligibility: applicants must be currently pursuing or have already earned a doctoral degree in a relevant field, and the opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only. Funding: full-time appointment with a stipend of $8,000–$10,000 per month; the appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed depending on recommendation and available funds. Health insurance is required for participation.

How to apply: submit the application through Zintellect/ORISE by clicking APPLY on the opportunity page. Prepare an application, unofficial transcript or academic records, a current CV/resume, and two recommendations. Deadline: 2026-11-20 (rolling review; may close earlier).

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral research appointment with a monthly stipend of $8,000.00–$10,000.00. Appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed depending on recommendation and availability of funds. No employment-related benefits are provided.

What's required

The candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. U.S. citizenship is required. All application documents must be in English or include an official English translation. Proof of health insurance is required for participation.

How to apply

Scroll to the bottom of the opportunity page and click APPLY. Submit an application, unofficial transcript or academic records, a current resume/CV, and two educational or professional recommendations. Contact [email protected] with the reference code if you have questions.

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