Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Ecology & Conservation Biology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Major/Essential Duties of Job Perform statistical analysis on fisheries and ecological datasets to assess the status and trends in Matagorda Bay; assess the reasons for these trends; mine a “big” database to understand changes in Texas Coast fisheries, and their causes Engage and educate the public, work with non-profit Pursue funding opportunities related to fisheries and coastal resilience. Pursue work on coastal resilience and remote sensing analyses. Other duties as assigned. Occasional Duties Assist with teaching efforts in coastal, fisheries, and other ecological coursework; perform service for professional organizations such as reviewing grants and journal articles, writing grants and expanding research into new areas. Required Education: Ph.D. in Ecology and Conservation Biology, or equivalent degree Preferred Education: Ph.D. in Ecology and Conservation Biology, Preferred Experience: Experience with R programming, statistical analysis of coastal datasets, understanding of population, community, and organismal ecology. Work with "big data" analysis, experience with wetlands and fisheries data specific to the Texas Coast, experience working with non-profits and conservation organizations. Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills: Good communication and computer skills. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills: R programming experience Shiny R programming experience Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents. Any questions, please contact Dr. Rusty Feagin @ russell.feagin@ag.tamu.edu Grant Funded. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds. All positions are security-sensitive. 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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.