Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join the Soil & Crop Sciences department at Texas A&M Agrilife Research in College Station, Texas. This position focuses on advancing knowledge of soil and plant microbiomes through experimental research and collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments related to soil/plant microbiomes.
• Analyze experimental data, write reports, present findings, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.
• Develop collaborations on projects and attend professional development trainings.

Required profile

• Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Microbiology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Soil Science, Plant Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Experience designing and conducting microbiome or related environmental research projects.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with employer contributions.
• 12‑15 days of paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee wellness initiatives and professional development opportunities.