Horticulture Research Associate

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, seeks a Research Associate (Horticulture) to support greenhouse and field research. The role involves planting, data collection, and maintenance of research environments, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The position is grant-funded and continued employment depends on funding renewal. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Research Scientists and may require extended hours or weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Horticulture, or related field.
• Two years of related experience in horticulture, plant science, or greenhouse/nursery operations.
• Familiarity with laboratory/technical equipment and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the seedbank, plant propagation, nursery stock, horticultural research, and experimental field trials.
• Collect, compile, calculate, maintain, and summarize experimental and field trial data.
• Monitor plant growth, soil conditions, irrigation schedules, and pest management strategies.
• Assist senior staff with major field experiments and help develop research procedures.
• Assist student workers and support undergraduate and graduate students with assigned research projects.
• Participates in college wide events and professional developments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data collection

Laboratory equipment

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Horticulture or related field

Job description

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, seeks a Research Associate (Horticulture) to support greenhouse and field research. The role involves planting, data collection, and maintenance of research environments, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The position is grant-funded and continued employment depends on funding renewal. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Research Scientists and may require extended hours or weekend work as needed.