Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Lubbock

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Lubbock 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 nations largest and 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 5000 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.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information :

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work closely with Drs. Joseph Burke and Katie Lewis along with other faculty at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and industry collaborators on an industry-funded project to determine the impact of variety irrigation timing fertilizer application timing on cotton growth development and yield in the semi-arid Texas High Plains. The Texas High Plains account for nearly 40% of the U.S. cotton production annually but diminishing groundwater quantity and quality threaten the regions production capacity. Ultimately this project aims to support cotton farmers in taking bold and decisive actions to better manage these environmental challenges.

Responsibilities :

The successful candidate will lead efforts to design and implement innovative and regenerative cotton production systems that integrate novel irrigation and fertility management strategies. To enhance agricultural production for cotton farmers the postdoctoral research associate is expected to manage the project in order to generate new insights on the climate resilience of cotton and the preservation of dwindling irrigation resources. The postdoctoral research associate is expected to lead field experiments collect data on soil water plants and climate analyze the data interpret the results present findings at local regional and national meetings and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Physical activities including extensive fieldwork travel heavy lifting and working in extreme environments will be required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Ph.D. in soil science agronomy crop physiology or related fields with a focus on nutrient management soil water dynamics or plant physiology.

Preferred Qualifications :

Excellent English oral written and electronic communication skills.

Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences

Knowledge of advanced statistical models / tools.

Experience with large varied datasets.

Experience working with soil water and plant sensors and remote sensing technology.

Other Requirements :

This position requires physical activities including extensive fieldwork heavy lifting and working in extreme environments.

This position requires travel.

What You Need to Know :

This position is available in Spring 2026 with guaranteed funding through June 2028.

Salary : Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidates qualifications.

Position Funding : Job continuation and extension are contingent upon employee performance & funding availability. The project is fully supported through June 2028.

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; and

Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions :

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either include all required job application data or have a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Closing Date for Applications :

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Required Documents :

Send a copy of your cover letter CV and all post-secondary transcripts to .

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,ELISA,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1