Postdoctoral Research Associate

Research Compliance Office at the Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Animal Science to advance feed management education for NRCS personnel and stakeholders. The role develops workshops, webinars, and online courses and leads a Train the Trainers program to expand conservation expertise.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Feed Management Committee, prepare training materials, and contribute to outreach strategies, including mentoring students and supporting grant writing, with a November 1 hire

Qualifications

• A PhD in animal science, soil and crop sciences, agricultural education, or a related field.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs, particularly in agriculture or animal science.
• Ability to design and deliver workshops, webinars, and online courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver targeted educational programs for NRCS personnel, Extension professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Design and implement a Train the Trainers program to equip NRCS field staff and other conservation professionals with knowledge and tools.
• Collaborate with the Feed Management Committee to align training with project goals and latest research.
• Create training resources for online platforms and in-person workshops.
• Support outreach strategies and participate in grant writing.

Skills

Program development

Workshop delivery

Online training

Collaboration

Grant writing

Education

PhD in animal science

Job description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,666.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences 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, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Position Information

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will play a key role in the Feed Management Committee's educational efforts, focusing on training NRCS personnel and other stakeholders. This role involves developing and delivering workshops, webinars, and online courses to facilitate the adoption of sustainable feeding practices. The successful candidate will design and implement a “Train the Trainers” program to build the capacity of conservation professionals, NRCS field staff, and other technical service providers, including podcasts and training meetings. The successful candidate will also help organize a topical summit focused on feed management, engaging various stakeholders, including policymakers and academia.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will collaborate with (1) developing and delivering targeted educational programs, including workshops, webinars, and online courses, for NRCS personnel, Extension professionals, and other stakeholders.
• (2) Design and implement a “Train the Trainers” program to equip NRCS field staff and other conservation professionals with the knowledge and tools to promote feed management tools.
• (3) Collaborate with the Feed Management Committee and other stakeholders to ensure that training materials align with project goals and the latest scientific research.
• (4) Create training resources and educational content that can be disseminated via online platforms and in-person workshops.
• (5) Support the development of outreach and engagement strategies to maximize the adoption of sustainable feed management practices. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to developing educational outreach materials, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in grant writing.

Required Qualifications

A PhD in animal science, soil and crop sciences, agricultural education, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Desired qualities include multiple species production experience and/or animal nutrition for the feed management expectation.
• Experience in developing and delivering educational programs, particularly in agriculture or animal science.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proven experience in delivering educational content, both online and in-person meetings. Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. Familiarity with agriculture and feed management practices is preferred.

What You Need To Know

November 1 target hire date.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.