Texas Agricultural Experiment Station

Assist in developing and applying soil carbon modeling frameworks and decision support systems using ecosystem models and programming. | PhD in ecology or related field with soil carbon modeling experience, programming skills, interdisciplinary teamwork, and communication skills. | 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 • Texas A&M AgriLife Research • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University • Texas A&M Forest Service • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 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 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 toworkfor 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 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month • Automatic enrollment in theTeacher 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. 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