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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.

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Position Information

Job Summary: 

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will carry out research and publish papers consistent with objectives and funding for the Mullet laboratory approved the DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center. The Mullet laboratory conducts research on bioenergy sorghum intended to increase the crop's productivity, resilience and composition to enable production of bioproducts for the bioeconomy. The Post-doc will conduct research to fill knowledge gaps related to small peptide signaling in sorghum related to the regulation of stem growth, root adaptation to drying soils and related topics.

Responsibilities:

The post-doc will help plan and execute research on bioenergy sorghum.

• Grows, manages, phenotypes and collects samples from bioenergy sorghum exposed to various treatments.
• Isolates RNA, generates and analyzes transcriptome profiles to understand the basis of variation in gene expression.
• Designs, generates and analyzes specific sorghum gene edits for analysis.
• Writes publications and makes presentations of research results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in biochemistry or genetics.
• Knowledge of plant gene expression and methods of transcriptome analysis.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with crop plants, with preference for experience working with sorghum.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 application.

Other Requirements:

• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
• Travels to various field site locations .
• Ability to lift or move light, moderate, or heavy objects.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. 

Position Funding: This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.

Flexible Work Arrangements: This position is not eligible for remote work.

Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:  Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Benefits and Leave:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)

• 12–15 annual paid holidays

• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Employee Wellness Initiative

• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

How to Apply

Applications must include all job application data or a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields.

Required Documents:

• CV / Resume
  

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