Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Weslaco

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Weslaco, 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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Position Information

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Entomology will contribute to research conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at Weslaco and the Texas A&M Entomology Department. May mentor students, write grant proposals, and present research at conferences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to research conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at Weslaco and the Texas A&M Entomology Department

• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings.

• Assist in writing grant proposals to secure external funding.

• Oversee and manage laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

• Mentor and provide guidance to graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

• Collaborate with internal and external researchers to advance project objectives.

• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Crop Protection, Entomology, Ecology, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.

• Good communication, computer, and presentation skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong publication record in relevant scientific journals.

• Experience in writing grant proposals and securing research funding.

• Ability to present research at professional conferences and meetings.

• Proficiency in experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage laboratory activities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

What You Need to Know

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

Funding: This position is funded for a one-year appointment (9/1/2025 - 8/31/2026), contingent on availability of funding and satisfactory job performance.

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 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

Please attach to your completed application:

• Resume/CV

• List of professional references with email and daytime phone numbers

• Your most significant publication

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.