Research Lead, Quantitative Genetics & Goat Breeding

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is inviting applications for a full-time Research Assistant/Associate Professor position specializing in Breeding & Genetics. This role focuses on developing research in quantitative genetics and data science, particularly in small ruminant research.

The successful candidate will engage with the International Goat Research Center and collaborate on initiatives across various agricultural disciplines. The position demands a Ph.D. and offers competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven potential for securing extramural funding.
• Demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Postdoctoral experience in animal breeding or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program focused on quantitative genetics and data science.
• Collaborate with CAFNR research faculty across disciplines.
• Prepare reports, publish findings, and contribute to presentations.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities

Proven potential for securing extramural funding

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Breeding, Statistical Genetics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or Data Science

Job description

Prairie View A&M University is inviting applications for a full-time Research Assistant/Associate Professor position specializing in Breeding & Genetics. This role focuses on developing research in quantitative genetics and data science, particularly in small ruminant research.

The successful candidate will engage with the International Goat Research Center and collaborate on initiatives across various agricultural disciplines. The position demands a Ph.D. and offers competitive compensation based on experience.