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

* Lead the design, modeling, and deployment of integrated FEW systems at PVAMU’s 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 PVAMU’s upcoming Ph.D. program in Food–Energy–Water Security and Sustainability (FEWSS).* Perform other duties as assigned.* 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 energy–water 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.* 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.**Background Check Requirements:** The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr