Research Associate/Assistant Professor (Meat Science)

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University seeks a Research Associate/Assistant Professor (Meat Science) to lead a high-impact research program in muscle biology and meat science. The role includes securing extramural funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to teaching and extension efforts within PVAMU and the 1890 land‑grant system.

The position is faculty‑level, with salary commensurate with education and experience, funded by grants and subject to renewal.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, or related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a high-impact, externally funded research program focused on muscle biology.
• Conduct basic and applied research in meat science aligned with PVAMU mission.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers and extension personnel across the university system.
• Secure extramural funding from federal agencies, foundations and industry partners.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings.
• Contribute to and collaborate with teaching and extension missions.
• Participate in college-wide events and committees.

Skills

Research planning

Grant writing

Academic communication

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science/Meat Science/Food Science

Job description

Research Associate/Assistant Professor (Meat Science)

Job Title

Research Associate/Assistant Professor (Meat Science)

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a high-impact, externally funded research program focused on muscle biology.
• Conduct basic and applied research relevant to meat science that supports regional, national, and industry needs, while aligning with PVAMU’s 1890 land-grant mission.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and extension personnel within the college, and across the university system on research programs related to muscle biology.
• Successfully secure extramural funding from federal agencies (e.g., USDA-NIFA, AFRI, 1890 Capacity Building Program), foundations, and industry partners.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at professional meetings.
• Contribute to and collaborate with teaching and extension missions.
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, or a closely related field.
• 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clearly articulated research plans in muscle biology.
• Ability to secure extramural research funding and publish results in peer reviewed journals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in securing extramural funding.
• Established publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to muscle biology, meat quality, or meat science.
• Familiarity with meat laboratory operations, HACCP principles, and regulatory considerations related to meat research.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of 1890 land-grant institutions.

Other Requirements:

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Prairie View A&M University is a prestigious public historically black land-grant university in Texas, established in 1876, and known for its commitment to education and research.