Agrilife Extension

Assistant Professor - Forestry

Temple, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

AlgorithmsProject ManagementScientific WritingResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Position Information Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking an outstanding, innovative, and dynamic individual to fill a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Forest Ecology and Modeling Research.
The program should address critical challenges related to the sustainability, health, productivity, and marketability of forested landscapes in Texas and beyond.

Leverage and contribute to data, models, and algorithms sourced from government, academic, and industry partners, including collaboration with other Blackland/Grassland research teams and their national and international networks.
The candidate is expected to develop and improve simulation models, secure extramural funding, train graduate students, and actively disseminate findings.
Collaborate with the Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Forestry Association, county Extension agents, statewide faculty, and other forestry professionals to support applied research and outreach that addresses regional needs.
Directs the work of support staff, and other technical personnel and graduate students assigned to the project.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Team-building skills, collaboration capacity, and project management abilities.

Candidates with a degree in a closely aligned field must demonstrate a strong academic background or research program explicitly focused on forestry applications.
Strong knowledge of forest ecology and related fields of study.
Research experience in forest modeling, including expertise in biometrics and geospatial analysis.
Evidence of, or the ability to produce, peer-reviewed publications of original research.
Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to establish effective working relationships.
Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System.

Prior academic, post-doctoral, or professional experience.
E xperience working with federal agencies or in other multi-agency collaborative settings.
Modest t eaching experience that will enhance graduate student success.
Modest outreach experience with stakeholder interaction.
Grant writing experience and evidence of the ability to attract external funding.
This position will be affiliated with the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology and contribute to departmental programs.
The Blackland Research Center and the collocated USDA-ARS Grassland, Soil, and Water Research Laboratory have a long history of modeling crop and grazing land production and their effects on soil and water resources.
Collaboration with industry and non-governmental organizations will also be encouraged.

Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

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Establish and lead a nationally recognized, externally funded, and self-sustaining research program focused on the sustainability, health, productivity, and marketability of forested landscapes.
Forest ecosystem health and sustainability
Each research initiative will be designed to assess its impact on environmental sustainability, including atmospheric emissions and soil health metrics.

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