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Texas A&M University · 15 hours ago

Senior Research Scientist

Temple, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Texas A&M Agrilife is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, focused on improving lives and the Texas economy through education, research, extension, and service. The Senior Research Scientist will design, perform, and analyze experiments while mentoring students and developing methodologies for precision agriculture technologies.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Use on-farm data from across the U.S. to develop yield stability zones and evaluate on-farm profitability within those zones

Advance precision nitrogen-use-efficiency and phosphorus-use-efficiency measurements in a geospatially explicit context on farms from across the U.S

Develop methodologies to evaluate precision agriculture technologies (e.g., precision orientation planting, unmanned technologies, digital soil nutrient sensing, and precision nutrient application) across scales (plot to whole farm) to advance the adoption of precision conservation

Designs, performs, and analyzes experiments consistent with project objectives. Conducts independent research aligned with the TAMUS member’s mission. Keeps detailed records of procedures and data

Provides leadership. Mentors students on analyzing and preparing data results Train members of the laboratory

Validates strategic decision-aid models. Presents research results

Develops procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection and analyses

Identifies, assimilates, and synthesizes data needed for computer models and manages databases relating to statistical and related software

Maintains expertise with the latest hardware and software technologies for statistical and numerical data analyses. Keeps up-to-date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc. Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement

Prepares data for publication and presentation. Writes grants and proposals to acquire external funding

Coordinates laboratory activities. Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

PhD in related fieldResearch experienceStatistical software proficiencyData analysisMultitaskingVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

PhD in a related field

Eight years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research

Excellent verbal and written skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

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

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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