Assistant Professor – Forestry (Research Faculty)

About the role

Texas A&M AgriLife Research seeks an outstanding, innovative individual for a 12‑month, non‑tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Forest Ecology and Modeling. The appointment is 100% research‑focused and will be based at the Blackland Research and Extension Center in Temple, Texas, with academic affiliation to the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program on forest sustainability, health, productivity, and marketability.
• Collaborate interdisciplinary across Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Extension, and the Texas A&M Forest Service.
• Conduct cutting‑edge forest ecology and ecosystem modeling studies.
• Contribute to applied forest science initiatives addressing ecological and economic shifts in Texas.

Required profile

• Outstanding, innovative, and dynamic researcher.
• Ability to build a self‑sustaining, collaborative research program.
• Experience in securing external research funding is essential.

Required skills

• Forest ecology
• Ecosystem modeling

What we offer

• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities at Blackland Research Center.
• Strong collaborative network across the Texas A&M University System.
• Opportunities to influence forest management practices in a rapidly changing region.