Agrilife Research
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Uvalde, TX · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 30 days ago
SAPLogisticsBioinformaticsCell CultureResearchCommunicationCollaborationWritingOrganizational SkillsAgronomy
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.
- Subas Malla in managing the logistics, reporting, communication, outreach, organization, and budget oversight for the 4-year USDA NIFA SCRI onion project and the TDA-SCBG onion and watermelon projects.
- Requires travel to various work locations.
Responsibilities
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- Manage and direct all administrative functions for the 4-year USDA NIFA SCRI onion project
- Provide administrative support for all grant project faculty, staff and administrators involved in the USDA NIFA SCRI onion project
- Develop workflows and models to standardize and improve outputs, e.g., workflow diagrams, policies and procedures, timelines, and reporting
- Create, track, and manage timelines and related tasks to ensure effective implementation of the SCRI project goals and objectives
- Plan and manage research trials for the TDA-SCBG onion and watermelon projects, and the Texas A&M AgriLife onion projects
Requirements
- Ability to work individually and by interacting with internal and external teams
- Proficiency in whole genome structural and functional analysis
- Proficiency in biochemical assays for abiotic and biotic tolerance
- Proficiency in data management and the use of office software such as spreadsheets, and word processing
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Nice to have
- Two years of related professional experience in plant breeding and supervisory experience
- Other Requirements:
- Uvalde is a community of 16,000 people located in the Wintergarden region of southwest Texas, about an hour and a half from San Antonio.
- Much of the surrounding land is used for irrigated agriculture, although the Hill Country lies just to the north with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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Compensation
- Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Coordinate one in-person meeting per year with team, Stakeholder Advisory Panel (SAP) and Stakeholders at a conference such as the National Onion Association or National Allium Research Conference meetings
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
- In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Company info
- Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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