Postdoctoral Researcher - Field ET & Irrigation Modeling

Agrilife; Uvalde (TX); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation days

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Uvalde, TX invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct cutting‑edge research on evapotranspiration monitoring and irrigation management for field and high‑value crops. The role involves sensors, data analytics, and crop modeling in a collaborative team setting.

The candidate will install equipment, analyze data, and contribute to publications and presentations, mentoring students while coordinating field activities across Texas and beyond.

Formación

• PhD in crop physiology, ecology, hydrology or agr engineering.
• Strong hypothesis formulation and experimental design skills.
• Peer‑reviewed publications and strong written English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead research on crop ET monitoring using sensor data and models.
• Plan, install, and manage field equipment and sensors.
• Prepare results for publications and progress reports.
• Mentor students and coordinate field activities.

Conocimientos

Hypothesis formulation

Experiment design

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Educación

PhD in crop physiology or related field

Herramientas

Eddy covariance systems

Soil moisture sensors

Crop modeling software

Descripción del empleo

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Uvalde, TX invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct cutting‑edge research on evapotranspiration monitoring and irrigation management for field and high‑value crops. The role involves sensors, data analytics, and crop modeling in a collaborative team setting.

The candidate will install equipment, analyze data, and contribute to publications and presentations, mentoring students while coordinating field activities across Texas and beyond.