Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Texas Water Resource Institute Proposed Minimum Salary$5,000.00 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. 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Position Information Responsibilities: Perform literature reviews regarding watershed and water quality interactions relative to watershed management, land use and land cover plus appropriate research methods, and evaluation approaches appropriate for describing and addressing water quality concerns Conduct data analysis to understand cumulative impacts of watershed-based plan development and implementation on water quality and quantity impacts Evaluate the effectiveness and lessons learned in watershed-based plan development and implementation to inform program efficiencies for future planning efforts Research, write and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts to convey findings to the agency and scientific community 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 as appropriate Occasional Duties: Support other related water management programs underway or under development at TWRI. Required Qualifications: Ph.D degree in agricultural science, engineering, environmental science, hydrology, water management, or a closely related field. Preferred Qualifications: Past experience in data assessment and evaluation of natural resource planning and management processes. Ability to select and conduct statistical analysis to describe spatial and temporal trends in water quality as a result of landscape scale management. Experience using geographic information systems. Excellent written and oral information delivery skills. Prior knowledge or experience of TMDLs and WPPs or other relevant planning approaches. Experience in stakeholder facilitation and effective grant writing is desired. Preferred licenses, certifications, or registrations: Ability to obtain a Texas Drivers License. Required knowledge, abilities, and skills: Working knowledge of MS Office Suite; excellent written and oral information delivery skills. Proficiency in GIS mapping and assessment; statistical assessment of environmental data. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Preferred knowledge, abilities, and skills: 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. Ability to travel statewide as necessary to coordinate program efforts is required. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose towork 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 Applicant Instructions Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. Required Documents CV/ Resume Cover letter List of references Certifications/additional documentation 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