Postdoctoral Research Associate - Nacogdoches, United States - Stephen F. Austin University

Stephen F. Austin University

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Nacogdoches, United States

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Description

This is a professional postdoctoral position responsible for conducting research, to include assisting with project design; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; and reporting findings through publications and presentations.

Supports and facilitates collaborative opportunities for faculty and graduate students to engage in research and scholarly activities. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to assigned faculty or chair.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with project design and implementation.
Develops new ideas that promote current research.
Conducts research related to project hypotheses and objectives in accordance with research protocol.
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data.
Conducts literature reviews and identifies questions of theoretical and/or practical significance.
Prepares and/or assists in preparing professional reports and scholarly manuscripts for peerreviewed publication.
Prepares and makes oral presentations of research findings at various local, state, national, and international professional meetings, conferences, seminars, and symposia.
Supports and facilitates collaborative opportunities for faculty and graduate students to engage in research, prepare scholarly manuscripts for peerreviewed publication, and make oral presentations at professional meetings, conferences, seminars, and symposia.
Assists with the preparation of grant proposals, contracts, and agreements.
Assists in coordinating and maintaining an active research agenda for the department and/or college.
Additional, specific job functions are detailed in the 'Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting' section._

Non-Essential Job Functions

May oversee laboratory, recommend upgrades and enhancements for instruments, and purchase experimental materials and supplies.
May train and supervise student and/or graduate assistants conducting research and supporting functions for the project.
May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
May require travel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Skill in research design and data analysis.
Skill in completing assignments accurately with attention to detail.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with general supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to research, interpret, and summarize relevant information.
Ability to produce scholarly manuscripts for publication.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Physical Demands Required Education

Required Experience and Training

Must demonstrate competence in the field with the ability to perform the work required by the department.

Preferred Qualifications Special Conditions for Eligibility

Min Pay Rate Mid Pay Rate Salary Information Hiring Salary - $60,000 Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting

Continuance of this position is contingent upon available funding. This position is a twoyear initial appointment with the potential of 5 years based on performance._

Additional Qualifications:

Possess a doctoral degree in forestry, silviculture, forest ecology, forest management, or a related discipline.
Possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, and with others in a fastpaced environment and manage small teams of assistants, as well as collaborate with other senior and junior team members (i.e., cosupervise graduate students).
Good publication record for career stage.
Experience with R, SAS, and ArcGIS.
Advanced analytical skills, such as, univariate, multivariate, Bayesian, spatial statistics.
Ability to visualize and interpret results and experience writing manuscripts.

Additional Responsibilities:

Conducts statistical analyses and modeling to interpret forestry data.
Manages and organizes datasets.
Collaborates with team members to design and implement research projects.
Publishes research findings in peerreviewed journals.
Contributes to grant writing and fundraising efforts.

About Us:

Stephen F.

Austin State University is located in Nacogdoches, Texas, in the East Texas Pineywoods region approximately 140 miles northeast of Houston and 165 miles southeast of Dallas.

With a population of 33,000 residents, Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas and has a rich historical background dating back to the establishment of Spanish missions in The university is a comprehensive institution de