Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle)

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

Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Research Assistant/Associate Professor is responsible for conducting applied research on beef cattle production systems, with a focus on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, management and/or other relevant fields. The Research Assistant/Associate Professor is a joint appointment between the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center (CARC, 75%) and Cooperative Extension Programs (CEP, 25%) in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The position requires a PhD in Animal Science, or a related field, and at least six years of experience in beef cattle research. Research Assistant/Associate Professor will work closely with researchers, industry partners, and extension agents to design, implement, and disseminate research projects that address the needs and challenges of the beef cattle industry. Opportunities also exist in teaching a beef cattle production course with a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead and independent, extramurally funded, nationally/internationally recognized research program in the field of beef cattle nutrition, reproduction, stress physiology, and/or livestock production management, such including but not limited to grazing, receiving, backgrounding cattle management, nutrient utilization, reproductive physiology, and beef cattle system sustainability.
• Evaluate the economic, environmental, and social impacts of different beef cattle production systems, and identify opportunities for improving sustainability and profitability.
• Communicate research findings to stakeholders, producers, processors, or consumers through publications, presentations, and workshops, as well as present research at national and international meetings and conferences and publish research findings in peer reviewed journals.
• Participate and assist in college-wide events, activities, committees and perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. Animal Science or related discipline.
• Six years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• May supervise.
• Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Technical competence in Beef Cattle Management and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.
• Knowledge of current practices and standard care in cattle management.
• Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to established plans, programs, and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Technical competence in Beef Cattle Management and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.
• Knowledge of current practices and standard care in cattle management.
• Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to established plans, programs, and protocols.

Job Posting Close Date

Until Filled