Beef Cattle Research Professor

tamus; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle) in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center. This joint appointment with CEP emphasizes nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and management in beef cattle.

The appointee will develop an independent, nationally/internationally recognized program, supervise activities, and collaborate with industry partners; teaching opportunity in a beef cattle production course with a laboratory.

Qualifications

• PhD in Animal Science or related discipline.
• Six years of beef cattle research experience.
• Ability to design, implement and disseminate research.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent, externally funded, nationally/internationally recognized research program in beef cattle nutrition, reproduction, stress physiology, and/or livestock production management.
• Evaluate the economic, environmental, and social impacts of beef cattle production systems and identify sustainability improvements.
• Communicate research findings to stakeholders through publications, presentations, and workshops; present at national/international meetings and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Participate and assist in college-wide events and committees; perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Beef cattle management knowledge

Education

PhD in Animal Science or related discipline

Six years of related experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database tools

Presentation software

Job description

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle) in the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center. This joint appointment with CEP emphasizes nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and management in beef cattle.

The appointee will develop an independent, nationally/internationally recognized program, supervise activities, and collaborate with industry partners; teaching opportunity in a beef cattle production course with a laboratory.