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TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate Irrigation Management
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Position Number: 5956443
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate Irrigation Management
Lubbock
39982BR
Plant and Soil Science

Position Description
Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with PhD studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Major/Essential Functions
A Post Doc position is available in the Davis College Water Center at Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX). The research focus is on different aspects related to irrigation management and water conservation using sensors. The position requires a wide range of knowledge and skills that cover aspects related to small plot research to carry out hypothesis-based research, test and standardize tools and approaches to conserve water, working experience in using ground and aerial remote sensing systems to develop innovative means to increase water productivity in the region.
Major responsibilities/Essential Functions
Develop new tools or methods for enhancing water conservation both in small-scale research plots and also on producer fields by integrating ground and aerial-based sensing systems
Involve actively in extending new and innovative technology tested on research plots to producer fields across a wide range of cropping and water management systems, in different counties in west Texas
Lead the establishment of a sensor-based demonstration bub for comparing different sensor commercial technologies including eddy covariance tower on research/producer plot and deploy selected technology on producer fields across west Texas
Develop into a point of contact to deal with incoming data, data analysis and interpretation and reporting based on information generated from the demonstration hub and shared by producers as a part of the TAWC (Texas Alliance for Water Conservation) network, and work with the colleagues in the economic department and help in developing budgets based on the same dataset received by the producers
Involved actively in data analysis, interpretation and developing peer reviewed publications, draft project reports and participate in developing proposals related to water conservation
Willing to work as a team member and available to help other team members during peak summer season

Required Qualifications
PhD in area of project specialization. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
PhD. in Agronomy, Crop Science, or Irrigation Engineering with expertise in Irrigation Management. Ability to establish and maintain small plot research, demonstrate expertise in ground and aerial-based sensor systems related to irrigation management and water conservation, big data analysis, strong statistical skills, and drafting peer-reviewed publications.

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