Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Texas Water Resource Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize research findings related to the adoption of agricultural practices, urban water conservation, and landowner decision-making.

• Develop and implement survey instruments, focus groups, and other data collection methods to assess public perceptions, barriers to adoption, and the needs of landowners in Texas.

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from various sources, including surveys, interviews, and field observations.

• Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and refine research hypotheses and methodologies.

• Contribute to the writing of research papers, reports, and publications for peer-reviewed journals and other outlets.

• Present research findings at academic conferences, workshops, and community meetings.

• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research projects, as necessary.

• Maintain communication with stakeholders, including landowners, project PIs, project sponsors, and community organizations.

• Engage in other research-related duties as required by the Principal Investigator.

• Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. in Agricultural Communications, Sociology, Economics, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or a related field, with a strong focus on research methods and interdisciplinary studies.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in social science research, particularly in the areas of adoption of agricultural practices, land management, urban water conservation, or related topics.

• Experience with rural or urban community engagement and outreach

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively within a research team and interact with various stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with experience writing research papers, reports, and presenting findings to varied audiences.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative on research projects.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with survey design, data collection techniques, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis (e.g., statistical software such as R and SPSS).

• Knowledge of the environmental challenges and land management issues specific to Texas.

This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract and is, therefore, contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or contracts.

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.