Assistant Research Scientist Ecosystem Modeling

Job description

Job Title
Assistant Research Scientist- Ecosystem Modeling


Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research


Department
Temple



Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate



Job Location
Temple, Texas



Job Type
Staff



Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
+ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)
+ Texas A&M AgriLife Research
+ College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)
+ Texas A&M Forest Service
+ Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)



As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System.

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.




Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!


Position Information

The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for assisting in the development and application of EPIC/APEX model-based soil carbon modeling frameworks for improving agroecosystem sustainability.

This position will assist a team of ecosystem modeling scientists to perform process-based ecosystem models based research and develop decision support systems.

This position will also assist in writing python/R programming scripts to optimize processing time, making the current decision support systems more efficient and reliable.




Responsibilities:
+ Aid in the development and application of soil carbon modeling frameworks in APEX/EPIC models.
+ Aid in the development of GHG modules in SWAT+/APEX/EPIC.
+ Integrating ML/AI with Process based modeling to develop/optimize decision support systems.
+ Work effectively within a modeling group comprised of ARS, AgriLife, and other personnel.
+ Actively participate in joint research activities.

Effectively manage and complete assigned tasks.
+ Other job-related duties as required.



Required Qualifications:
+ Ph.D. in Ecology, agronomy, Geology, Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines with emphasis on soil carbon modeling or agroecosystem assessment.
+ Some relevant professional experience.
+ Demonstrated publication record in agronomic/soil carbon modeling and analysis.
+ Interdisciplinary teamwork skills with researchers across different disciplines.
+ Flexibility to perform work in a team or individually with supervision.
+ Good communication, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and competency.
+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.





Preferred Qualifications:
+ Knowledge of computer models on watershed assessment and/or flood management.
+ Knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, Fortran, R or others.
+ Experience in remote sensing data analysis and geographic information system.
+ Experience in machine learning motivated algorithms and quantitative data analysis.
+ Strong writing and communication skills.





What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.




Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.




In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
+ Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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



Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached.

Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.




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.

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