Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

-Coordinate genomic prediction research in the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Sorghum Improvement Program.

-Build and manage a database amenable to both genomic and Phenomic prediction programs that incorporates genotype (genotype by sequence) and phenotype data (from traditional and high throughput, remote sensing sources)

-Use or develop R programming code to complete data analytics, statistical analysis.

-Develop a breeding pipeline that incorporates genomic, Phenomic and Enviromic data to implement a predictive-based breeding scheme.

-Complete statistical analysis and summarize results for use of the breeding program and for use in scientific and clientele-oriented publications.

-Prepare and write proposals to funding agencies; maintain financial records related to research projects.

-Travel to locations where the breeding program conducts research and breeding trials.

-Travel to the locations of collaborators to work on shared research activities.

-Supervise undergraduate and junior- and mid-level technical support staff as needed.

-Provide support and guidance to graduate students as assigned.

-Assist in sorghum breeding program activities including, but not limited to, field planning, seed packaging, planting, pollination, phenotyping and harvesting.

-Write technical reports as needed for funded projects and write manuscripts for publication in in scientific journals.

-Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

-PhD in Plant Breeding or closely related field

Preferred Experience:

-Proven expertise in genomic and phenomic selection methodologies and their application in sorghum.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

-Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

-Good communication and computer skills

Preferred licenses and certifications:

-Valid Driver's license or ability to procure one

Please attach to your completed application:

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References with email and daytime phone number(s)

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.