Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Agriculture Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a resolute and enthusiastic Post-Doctoral Researcher to join our research laboratory in Applied Youth Development. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our research objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in high-level contributions to ongoing research projects, including all phases of research (e.g., conceptualization, data analysis, dissemination, etc.):

• Co-author and lead at least two to five planned manuscripts.

• Serve as a collaborator on grant submissions.

• Actively participate in professional development activities and conferences.

• Serve as a mentor for graduate and undergraduate research assistants.

• Review 2-3 manuscripts annually for academic journals.

Candidate Profile:

• PhD in a relevant field.

• Strong research background in areas related to the laboratory’s research interests.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and co-author publications.

• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills.

• Effective communication and mentoring abilities.

• Willingness to collaborate effectively within a dynamic team environment.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position, the names and contact information of three to five references, and relevant publications or research samples.

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.

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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan