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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biological & Agricultural Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Modeling of stormwater flows and green infrastructure

• Analysis and maintenance of detailed records of data and preparation of written summaries of results for inclusion in reports and manuscripts.

• Writing refereed journal articles and technical reports.

• Developing educational materials

• Assisting in teaching workshops

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education/Experience

• Completed PhD degree in relevant field (e.g. Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science)

Preferred Experience

• Experience in design of green infrastructure.

• Experience with conducting research and presenting of research data

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Ability to function as a part of a team

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the land Grant University System

• Ability to work with all audiences in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding counties

• Knowledge of conversational Chatbot development.

Position available for 1 year with possibility of extension subject to available funding.

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