Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Agricultural Economics Proposed Minimum Salary$4,583.34 monthly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff 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 nations 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 successful candidate will contribute to a research program focused on integrating cell-phone mobility data and survey responses to enhance the understanding of decision-making during hazardous weather events. The project integrates econometric analysis and policy evaluation to better understand population mobility in response to hazardous weather information. This position offers strong opportunities for co-authorship on academic publications and collaboration on externally funded research projects. Responsibilities: Conduct empirical research on responses to hazardous weather using mobility data Clean, manage, and analyze large mobility datasets using python and modern econometric and computational tools. Contribute to the development of academic manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Assist with grant proposal development and related research activities. Collaborate with other researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students, and provide occasional guidance on data and methods. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field. Preferred Qualifications: Research experience in environmental or resource economics. Proficiency in Python and R. Experience working with large and spatial datasets. Experience designing, implementing, or analyzing surveys. Experience engaging with stakeholders, community groups, government agencies, or other non-academic audiences. Interest in policy-relevant research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong training in applied econometrics, including causal inference methods. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and write for academic audiences. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and contact information for three references. Application review will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. 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 Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan