Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Corpus Christi

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Beeville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research - Beeville Station, a satellite of Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to assist in developing an independently funded program focused on beef cattle production systems involving grazing lands, both introduced pastures and rangelands, in the south Texas plains region.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in assembling multi-agency and trans-disciplinary faculty teams in conducting applied, systems integrated research on ruminant animal nutrition, animal-forage-soil nexus, animal health, and environmental quality in relation to industry needs and state and federal policy.
• Assist in enhancing synergy of statewide programs through research and technology transfer/outreach collaborations with other faculty at affiliated agencies and institutions in south Texas, including Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, among others.
• Work to extend research and technologies to livestock producers and trade associations and assist these groups with problem solving needs.
• Coordinate the laboratory and feeding facility efforts with other research personnel, including graduate students, and undergraduate students.
• Other job-related duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Animal Science or related field.

Required Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license is also required to take care of livestock field duties and travel to meetings and conferences.
• Ability to write grant proposals to secure external funding.
• Must possess the ability to establish goals, meet deadlines, organize workflow and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in area of specialization, including beef cattle production systems and quantifiable animal performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading research; demonstrated capability to perform independent research, supervise scientific support.
• Evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals; and participation in professional societies.
• Leadership skills and capability to assemble and work with multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary teams.

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.