Job Information
Texas A&M University Postdoctoral Research Associate in United States
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Agricultural Economics
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Weslaco, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assist developing and implementing diverse research and educational programs related to farm and risk management, agricultural marketing, price analysis, and production economics.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist designing and conducting research and educational projects.
Communicate research outcomes through publications in professional journals, non-technical reports, and news releases.
Present research results at professional conferences and meetings.
Data collection and analysis.
Assist planning and organizing educational workshops, training sessions and field days.
Participate in the preparation of grant proposals.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education:
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or related field
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Analytical skills involving data analysis using econometric and statistical techniques.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with programming languages and statistical computing packages such as R, MATLAB, SAS, etc.
Work Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center - Weslaco
Required Documents to Apply:
CV/Resume
Cover letter
Research writing sample
Names and contact information of three professional references
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/Affirmative Action/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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)
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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)
Strategic plan