Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Ecology & Conservation Biology Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Major/Essential Duties of Job Perform statistical analysis on fisheries and ecological datasets to assess the status and trends in Matagorda Bay; assess the reasons for these trends; mine a big database to understand changes in Texas Coast fisheries, and their causes Engage and educate the public, work with non-profit Pursue funding opportunities related to fisheries and coastal resilience. Pursue work on coastal resilience and remote sensing analyses. Other duties as assigned. Occasional Duties Assist with teaching efforts in coastal, fisheries, and other ecological coursework; perform service for professional organizations such as reviewing grants and journal articles, writing grants and expanding research into new areas. Required Education: Ph.D. in Ecology and Conservation Biology, or equivalent degree Preferred Education: Ph.D. in Ecology and Conservation Biology, Preferred Experience: Experience with R programming, statistical analysis of coastal datasets, understanding of population, community, and organismal ecology. Work with "big data" analysis, experience with wetlands and fisheries data specific to the Texas Coast, experience working with non-profits and conservation organizations. Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills: Good communication and computer skills. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills: R programming experience Shiny R programming experience Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents. Any questions, please contact Dr. Rusty Feagin @ ... Grant Funded. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds. 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. 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 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 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 Strategic plan