Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Agricultural Economics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Weslaco, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assist developing and implementing diverse research and educational programs related to farm and risk management, agricultural marketing, price analysis, and production economics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist designing and conducting research and educational projects.

• Communicate research outcomes through publications in professional journals, non-technical reports, and news releases.

• Present research results at professional conferences and meetings.

• Data collection and analysis.

• Assist planning and organizing educational workshops, training sessions and field days.

• Participate in the preparation of grant proposals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical skills involving data analysis using econometric and statistical techniques.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with programming languages and statistical computing packages such as R, MATLAB, SAS, etc.

Work Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center - Weslaco

Required Documents to Apply:

• CV/Resume

• Cover letter

• Research writing sample

• Names and contact information of three professional references

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.