Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will play a key role in the Climate Smart 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 climate-smart 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. The successful candidate will also help organize a topical summit focused on feed management and climate-smart agriculture, engaging various stakeholders, including policymakers and academia. Applicants who can contribute to teaching and research in the Department of Animal Science and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with developing and delivering targeted educational programs, including workshops, webinars, and online courses, 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 the knowledge and tools to promote climate-smart feed management.

• Collaborate with the Climate Smart Feed Management Committee and other stakeholders to ensure that training materials align with project goals and the latest scientific research.

• Create training resources and educational content that can be disseminated via online platforms and in-person workshops.

• Support the development of outreach and engagement strategies to maximize the adoption of climate-smart feed management practices. Contribute to developing educational outreach materials, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in grant writing.

• Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

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

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with conservation professionals, NRCS personnel, or similar stakeholders.

• 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.

• Experience in delivering educational content, both online and in-person meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including ranchers and farmers

• Ability to travel as needed for on-farm trials.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture and feed management practices.

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.