Postdoctoral Research Associate – Soil Health and 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 multiple grazing‑land projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Arizona.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret soil physical, chemical, and biological datasets, including near‑infrared spectroscopy results.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of near‑infrared spectroscopy for estimating key soil health indicators.
• Assess how grazing management practices influence soil health metrics.
• Prepare peer‑reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, and stakeholder communications.

Required profile

• PhD in rangeland management, soil science, natural resource management, environmental science, ecology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated independent research experience with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Ability to work with complex environmental datasets and engage with livestock producers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for scientific and producer audiences.

Required skills

• Near‑infrared spectroscopy data analysis.
• Soil physical, chemical, and biological data interpretation.
• Quantitative and statistical analysis of large datasets.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.