Postdoctoral Research Associate (tamus)

Job Description

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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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Position Information

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct independent research on herbicide-tolerant sorghum, including screening germplasm and investigating the physiological and molecular mechanisms of herbicide tolerance in the AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Beaumont. Responsibilities also include data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and work collaboratively in a multicultural work environment.

Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications

• Conducting independent research in herbicide tolerant sorghum
• Investigation of herbicide-tolerant traits in sorghum by screening wide collection of germplasm, mutant lines and wild relatives
• Investigation of/understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms of herbicide tolerance sorghum and other plant species
• Assistance with writing grant proposals to secure funds from various sources is also expected
• Data analysis, interpret results and writing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Create an environment that collegiality, and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Weed Science with emphasis on use of herbicide screening techniques and physiology methods.
• Knowledge and experience in use of herbicides used for weed control in sorghum is essential
• Experience in applying basic plant physiology, and biochemistry techniques in weed science is essential
• Ability to use R statistical program or python is required
• Expectation of experience in computational tools and unix for analyzing and visualizing large data sets
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and effectively in English
• Demonstrated ability to publish scientific articles in weed science in respected journals.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

• This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Position Funding: This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.  

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 packing 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

Applicant Instructions

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