Postdoctoral Research Associate – Soil Health & Grazing Management

About the role

The Texas A&M Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management seeks a Post‑Doctoral Research Associate to lead analysis of soil health data across grazing systems in multiple states, supporting applied research on grazing management.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret soil physical, chemical, and biological data.
• Evaluate near‑infrared spectroscopy for estimating key soil health characteristics.
• Assess the influence of grazing management on soil health indicators.
• Prepare peer‑reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations based on project findings.
• Communicate research results to stakeholders and livestock producers.
• Contribute to the development of future research questions and project outputs.

Required profile

• PhD in rangeland management, soil science, natural resource management, environmental science, ecology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience analyzing complex environmental or ecological datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for scientific and producer audiences.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage projects with limited supervision.

Required skills

• Near‑infrared spectroscopy.
• Soil data analysis (physical, chemical, biological).

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee wellness initiatives.