• Job Description

  Req#: R-085219

  Job Title

  Postdoctoral Research Associate

  Agency

  Texas A&M Agrilife Research

  Department

  Poultry Science

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  Commensurate

  Job Location

  College Station, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  Job Description and Responsibilities:

  This is a full-time, 12-month position with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. The position is housed within the Department of Poultry Science at Texas A&M University. The successful candidate will contribute to research focused on poultry nutrition, nutrition management, and flock health. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Staying current with literature relevant to poultry nutrition and health.
  • Designing and conducting research trials with meat-type and egg-type chickens.
  • Leading and assisting with laboratory analyses of biological samples in alignment with research objectives.
  • Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at national and international conferences.
  • Supervising undergraduate and graduate students involved in related research projects.
  • Contributing to the preparation and submission of competitive grant proposals.
  • Other duties as required.

  Required Education and Experience:

  • Ph.D. in Poultry Science or a related field.

  Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition.
  • Experience in conducting poultry research trials.
  • Demonstrated record of scientific publication.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary research environments.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders such as poultry producers and industry professionals.
  • Ability to travel as needed for field-based or on-farm trials.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

  Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience in website development and resource dissemination.
  • Previous involvement in outreach activities, event organization, or summit coordination.
  • Experience with modeling tools.
  • Familiarity with poultry feed formulation software for research applications.
  • Proficiency in laboratory techniques and use of analytical tools such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
  • Strong skills in managing and interpreting production-related data.

  Application Materials:

  Applicants should submit the following:

  • A complete curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)
  • A statement (maximum 1,000 words) outlining your anticipated contributions to this position
  • A sample model (e.g., a publication or website) that demonstrates relevant skills
  • Names, affiliations, and contact information for three references willing to provide letters of recommendation upon request

  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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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