Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Job TitlePostdoctoral Research AssociateAgencyTexas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartmentAmarilloProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationAmarillo, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionAbout 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.Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!Position InformationWe are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo. This position will assist the project leader or other supervisors in wheat genetic program with the development and implementation of research projects on doubled haploid development in wheat, research population development and management, wheat curl mite and wheat streak mosaic virus screening on germplasm lines. Supervise graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research.Responsibilities:

• Assists the project leader or other supervisors in wheat genetic program with the development and implementation of research projects on doubled haploid development in wheat, research population development and management, wheat curl mite and wheat streak mosaic virus screening on germplasm lines. Supervise graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research.
• Supports research projects through design, completion, and analysis of experiments; assists in writing grant proposals, progress reports, and manuscripts for publication.
• Utilizes computers to generate graphics and statistical displays; will train and supervise technicians and graduate students in the planning and conduct of research and data analysis techniques.
• Installs, maintains, and operates laboratory equipment; assists in ensuring availability of proper laboratory supplies and procures supplies as necessary.
• Supervise support personnel conducting research.
• Receives frequent review of work from project leader or other supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Plant breeding and genetics.
• Related professional experience in plant breeding, genetics and pathology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively use personal computer to communicate, prepare proposals to include cost information on spread sheet as applicable, and provide reports of activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students and staff.
• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory, farm and/or technical equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Good team member, results orientated.

What You Need to KnowSalary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.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 packing 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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant InstructionsApplications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.The successful candidate must attach a resume/CV and answer all questions.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.