Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, 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.

Job Description Summary:

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the field of insect ecology and pest management within the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University. Specifically, the individual will co-lead two projects: i) development of an early warning system for fall armyworm infestations in forage crops and turfgrasses, and ii) management of Hessian fly in wheat.

Responsibilities:

-Conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field experimental work

-Analyze data, and preparing reports and research manuscripts

-Develop and submit research proposals to funding agencies

-Opportunity to participate in other research projects and mentoring of students

Required Education:

-Ph.D. in Entomology or related disciplines.

Preferred Experience:

-Experience with insect ecology, monitoring, and pest management, and field research.

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.

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

-List of References

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.