Postdoctoral Extension Associate
Texas A&M University System
Job Title
Postdoctoral Extension Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Department
Soil & Crop Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
San Angelo, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Extension Associate position will be based at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo with the Agronomy Research and Extension Program. The position will work closely with a team of Extension and Research personnel to develop and coordinate field research and generate peer-reviewed and Extension publications relative to pertinent cropping systems in West Central Texas (cotton, wheat, forages, and other grain crops and oilseeds).
Support program objectives as part of the Agronomy Program team at San Angelo.
Assistance with and coordination of field research projects, data acquisition and analyses, and dissemination of findings via peer-reviewed journal publications, Extension outlets, and at professional conferences.
Collaborate on and lead future efforts to procure extramural funding from a wide range of sources (industry, federal, NGO, etc.).
Other duties as required
Required Education and Experience
PhD in Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Biology, Natural Resource Management, Animal Science, Environmental Science, or a similar field.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of coordinating field research in crops, procuring extramural funding, and publishing research findings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, robust academic competency, and proficiency in field based research.
Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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