Postdoctoral Researcher (PIER Integrated Food-Energy-Water Systems)

Prairie View, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Postdoctoral Researcher (PIER - Integrated Food-Energy-Water Systems)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

College Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Researcher will lead the design and testing of pilot-scale integrated FEW systems that model real-world climate and resource challenges. The position will combine expertise in the food-energy-water nexus and rising technologies including green chemistry renewable energy integration (e.g. bioenergy agrivoltaics and hydrogen) water resources and precision agriculture to offer more viable and nationally aligned energy-transition opportunities as well as environmental implications supporting the broader mission of developing climate-resilient and socially responsible resource systems.

The appointment is a one-year full-time position in residence at Prairie View A&M University. The university retains the option to renew the appointment for a second year based on performance research progress and availability of funding. The maximum term is two years.

This position is funded by restricted funds or a grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of restricted or grant funds.

The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design modeling and deployment of integrated FEW systems at PVAMUs research farms.
Collaborate with faculty from the campus especially those from the participating three colleges to incorporate AI into the food-energy-water system geophysical sensing and environmental monitoring tools.
Conduct sustainability assessments using metrics such as water-use efficiency soil health greenhouse gas fluxes and energy optimization.
Engage with stakeholders producers and community organizations to ensure the real-world relevance and adoption of your initiatives.
Contribute to proposal development peer-reviewed publications and interdisciplinary grant initiatives.
Teach one to two courses in the combined specialization related to one of the above-stated expertises.
Mentor students and contribute to the development of PVAMUs upcoming Ph.D. program in FoodEnergyWater Security and Sustainability (FEWSS).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Ph.D. in Agricultural or Biological Systems Engineering Hydrology Chemistry Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field (earned within the past three years).
Demonstrated expertise in integrated systems design renewable energywater linkages or precision irrigation technologies.
Experience with data-driven modeling sustainability assessment or AI-enabled sensing systems.
Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with pilot-scale field experiments and stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with analytical and geospatial tools decision-support frameworks or system simulation software.
Record of scholarly publications and potential to attract external funding.

Job Posting Close Date:

01/19/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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Job TitlePostdoctoral Researcher (PIER - Integrated Food-Energy-Water Systems)AgencyPrairie View A&M UniversityDepartmentCollege Of EngineeringProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationPrairie View TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionThe Postdoctoral Researcher will lead the design and testing of ...