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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

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for the application of remote sensing in plant phenotyping and precision agriculture. The Postdoc is expected to assist in proposal development, produce project reports, present research findings at conferences, and publish peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals.

Responsibilities:

The Crop Ecophysiology and Precision Agriculture Laboratory at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Lubbock is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position with a research focus on the application of remote sensing in plant phenotyping and precision agriculture, especially using remote sensing for crop stress assessment and precision water application. We conduct exciting research in remote sensing and data analytics to investigate the factors contributing to the sustainability of agricultural systems, including spatial and temporal variability of plant growth and soil properties, crop stresses, and crop productivity. The Postdoc is expected to assist in proposal development, produce project reports, present research findings at conferences, and publish peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals.

Required Education and Experience

A Ph.D. in agronomy, crop science, soil science, crop physiology, agricultural engineering, geosciences, or environmental science.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in the areas of remote sensing and digital image processing; experience in UAV image processing is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated programming skills in Python or R are highly preferred.

• Experience in the application of remote sensing in plant phenotyping or water management is preferred.

• Experience in machine learning and big data is preferred but not required.

• Strong skills in statistical analysis.

• Demonstrated scientific writing proficiency; at least one refereed journal article is required, preferably on remote sensing-related topics.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team across institutions, excellent communication, and organizational skills.

Application Requirements

• R ecent CV

• Sample publications

• A research statement with descriptions of research experience relevant to the advertised position (maximum of two pages)

• Three reference letters

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