Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 nation’s 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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Key Responsibilities:

-Conduct high-level research in in entomology as related to the black soldier fly and bioremediation.

-Analyze complex datasets and lead the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

-Collaborate closely with colleagues from multiple departments and their staff through regular meetings to advance research goals.

-Play role in team management of lab with graduate and undergraduate students, and postdoctoral associates.

Required Education:

-PhD in related field

Preferred Experience:

Strong record of research productivity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary settings. Experience in entomology, ecology, and chemical ecology. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

-Well versed in statistics

-Background in black soldier fly biology

-Ability to conduct lab and field research

Please attach to your completed application:

CV/Resume

List of reference with email and daytime phone number(s)

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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher 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 institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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