Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Texas Water Resource Institute Proposed Minimum Salary$4,166.67 monthly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Key Responsibilities: Perform literature reviews regarding watershed and water quality interactions relative to watershed specific management needs Conduct data analyses to understand watershed-based drivers of water quality and quantity impacts that culminate in peer-reviewed manuscripts and project final reports Support watershed stakeholder groups by delivering presentations to relay findings to these groups Develop grant proposals to pursue and support additional water quality and quantity research initiatives in consultation with Principal Investigators Perform project management duties such as ensuring on-time deliverables and project reporting Present research findings at academic conferences and workshops Support other related water management programs underway or under development at TWRI. Other duties as required. Required Education: Ph.D. degree in agricultural science, engineering, environmental science, hydrology, water management, or a closely related field. Preferred Experience: Past experience in hydrologic and watershed data assessment, planning and management, and/or water quality data collection and assessment. Experience using geographic information systems. Prior experience of TMDLs and WPPs. Experience in automated hydrological/water quality field data collection. Experience in stakeholder facilitation and effective grant writing. Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills: Excellent written and verbal information delivery skills. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work outdoors in potentially inclement weather conditions and lift at least 50 lbs. Ability to travel statewide as necessary to coordinate program efforts. Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills: Proficiency in GIS mapping and assessment; statistical assessment of environmental data. Working knowledge of water monitoring systems and experimental design. Ability to interact effectively with various groups including the public, agricultural interests, city and county officials, non-profit and environmental advocacy organizations, river authorities and water resource personnel from Land Grant Universities and state and federal agencies. PhD students graduating in May 2025 are welcome to apply. Other requirements: The position requires several documents which may be attached during the application process. These include: 1. A letter of introduction describing why you are interested in this position and how your background meets the education and experience requirements. 2. Resume describing professional experience and education. 3. Copies of college and university transcripts (unofficial accepted). 4. Names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references. If you are unable to attach some or all of the documents and for additional information, please contact: Dr. Lucas Gregory 979-314-2361 LFGregory@ag.tamu.edu Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding. 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/Affirmative Action/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
