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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

Research Specialist - II - NRCS

Prairie View, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Research Specialist - II for their Cooperative Agriculture and Research Center. This role involves leading field experiments, conducting research on hydrology and agricultural water management, and collaborating with other researchers and students to support the university's commitment to research excellence.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and develop field experiments under the guidance of the project lead

Conduct field experiments and maintain research testbed on PVAMU research farm

Install and maintain field equipment and sensors

Collect, analyze, and store in situ measurements

Develop and perform assessments to identify problematic data, including gap filling, formulate and apply corrections

Identify and collect data available in the public domain for this project

Prepare datasets to share with other investigators or collaborators

Supervise and help undergraduate and graduate students

Assist faculty with field demonstrations for students and/or stakeholders, including farmers

Participates in extension and outreach activities as needed by the program; and performs other duties as necessary

Qualification

RPythonSpatial data analysisNumerical modelingStatistical analysisGeographical Information System (GIS)Remote SensingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Six years of related experience in earth science, hydrology, soil science, geography, eco-hydrology, civil engineering, geosciences, agricultural engineering, or any other relevant academic field emphasizing remote sensing, carbon dynamics, climate change eco-hydrology

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong quantitative and programming experiences in R, Python, and others

Considerable experience in spatial data analysis, laboratory analytical techniques, field research design, and project implementations at different scales (field and watershed)

Strong numerical modeling and analytical and statistical skills

Strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred

Master's degree or Ph.D. degree

A Ph.D. in earth science, hydrology, soil science, geography, eco-hydrology, civil engineering, geosciences, agricultural engineering, or any other relevant academic field emphasizing remote sensing, carbon dynamics, climate change eco-hydrology

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, educators, and staff

Ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision

Knowledge of statistical analysis and Geographical Information System (GIS) software

Knowledge and understanding of Remote Sensing Tools and data

Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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