Pomology Research Lead: Fruit & Nut Crop Innovation

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Texas seeks a researcher to establish a world-class program focused on innovative fruit and nut crop production. Responsibilities include acquiring funding, teaching courses related to pomology, publishing findings, and collaborating on outreach efforts. Candidates should hold a doctorate in Horticulture and possess at least six years of experience in the field along with a strong track record of research productivity and grant acquisition.

Qualifications

• Six years of related experience in fruit/nut crop production.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity including peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in conducting interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
• Ability to work cooperatively and multitask.
• Demonstrated ability in extension, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a world-class research program in fruit/nut crop production.
• Acquire external grants to support the research program.
• Teach a course related to pomology with laboratory and field exercises.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with outreach activities and development of educational materials.

Skills

Research expertise in fruit production

Ability to acquire external grants

Strong communication skills

Ability to develop research programs

Extension and outreach experience

Education

Doctorate degree in Horticulture or related discipline

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Texas seeks a researcher to establish a world-class program focused on innovative fruit and nut crop production. Responsibilities include acquiring funding, teaching courses related to pomology, publishing findings, and collaborating on outreach efforts. Candidates should hold a doctorate in Horticulture and possess at least six years of experience in the field along with a strong track record of research productivity and grant acquisition.