Post Doc Research Fellow Lab

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Ecology & Conservation Biology

College Station, Texas

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.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research both independently and collaboratively, including literature review and synthesis, design and conduct research to fill knowledge gaps identified, and publish research findings. Develop factsheets and other outreach materials and engage the stakeholders through outreach activities. This and another postdoc fellow will be stationed at the USDA ARS OCPARC lab in El Reno, Oklahoma and will collaborate with ARS and TAMU scientists.

This and another postdoc fellow will be stationed at the USDA ARS OCPARC lab in El Reno, Oklahoma and will collaborate with ARS and TAMU scientists to (1) develop science syntheses of regenerative conservation practices that are credited with promoting soil health and agricultural sustainability in farmland and rangeland of the southern Great Plains, (2) conduct applied field research in grazed tallgrass prairie pastures that are periodically burned and in pastures planted with annual cool and warm season forages, (3) coordinate communication with state and local NRCS staff to ensure that research questions are informed by stakeholder needs, and (4) develop factsheets and other outreach materials based on synthesis and research findings and engage the stakeholders through outreach activities. PhD in ecology or a related field, at the time of hiring

Excellent technical writing skills; Significant research experience in the ecology and management of rangelands in the southern Great Plains; Design and conduct field-based rangeland studies; GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis and modeling using Google Earth Engine and R; meta-analysis; statistical analysis using R; Ability to travel for fieldwork and meetings, sometimes outside of regular working days/hours.

Ability to conduct field work under challenging weather conditions (e.g., This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.

This position will be officed in the USDA ARS OCPARC lab in El Reno, Oklahoma.

This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance

(12–15 annual paid holidays

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

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