Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Breeding & Genetics)
Texas A&M University
- # Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Breeding & Genetics)Applylocations: Prairie View, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-093951**Job Title**Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Breeding & Genetics)**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Faculty**Job Description****Important Immigration information:***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.***\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is inviting applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Research Assistant/Associate Professor position in Quantitative Genetics, with a focus on small ruminant genetics or data science. This position is 100% research-oriented and offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Continued employment will be contingent upon meeting research performance metrics, including securing external funding and demonstrating successful research outcomes.The successful candidate will lead a robust research program in quantitative genetics and data science, specifically focusing on milk and meat goat research. This role will contribute to the International Goat Research Center at PVAMU and foster interdisciplinary collaborations within CAFNR, including research in ruminant nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, and food science.***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:*** Develops and implements an independent research program focused on quantitative genetics, genomic analysis, breeding systems, and data science applications in small ruminants, particularly goats.* Contributes to strategic growth, research initiatives, herd improvement objectives, and overall advancement of the International Goat Research Center mission and infrastructure.* Collaborates with CAFNR research and extension faculty across disciplines including ruminant nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, food science, and related agricultural sciences.* Analyzes genetic and production data, prepares reports, publishes findings, and contributes to scientific presentations and dissemination activities.* Participates in university compliance activities, committee service, training requirements, and other assigned duties supporting departmental and institutional operations.**Required Education and Experience:*** Ph.D. in Animal Breeding, Statistical Genetics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or Data Science.* No prior experience required.* Experience in mentoring and advising students.**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Proven potential for securing extramural funding.* Demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals.* Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.* Postdoctoral experience in animal breeding or related fields.**Preferred Qualifications:*** At least five years of research experience in breeding, genetics, or data science.* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and participate in interdisciplinary research.* Proven experience in grant writing and leading research projects.* Record of peer-reviewed publications in breeding, genetics, or data science.* Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.* Background in livestock and small ruminant research.**Job Posting Close Date:*** Until Filled**Required Attachments:**Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.* Resume or Curriculum Vitae* Cover Letter**Application Submission Guidelines:**All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io should you need assistance with the online application process.**Background Check Requirements:**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.
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