Job Title 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. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on
the renewal of grant or restricted funding. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of word processing,
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