What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist I (Agronomy) position at Prairie View A&M University?
Prairie View A&M University
Research Specialist I (Agronomy)
Job Title
Research Specialist I (Agronomy)
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture and Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,562.34 monthly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Specialist I (Agronomy) position will perform several tasks associated with different components of field, greenhouse and indoor-based research. The Specialist will assist the project team to ensure timely and successful completion of research and demonstration projects. This individual will be expected to help manage and coordinate planned and ongoing research activities with little or no supervision. The individual is also expected to have experience with both field and greenhouse research, especially relating to various crop cultivation methods as well as supervisory skills. The position also requires experience with laboratory work and protocols, instrumentation as well as data collection, management and analysis. This position will sometimes require working under challenging outdoor conditions and will involve physical activity. This position also requires a strong work ethic, flexibility, and openness to multi-disciplinary research and willingness to work on some weekends if necessary.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities
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.
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 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu 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.
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.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Research-Specialist-I--Agronomy-_R-082821?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04
About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.
PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
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Research Specialist I (Agronomy)
Job Title
Research Specialist I (Agronomy)
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture and Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,562.34 monthly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Specialist I (Agronomy) position will perform several tasks associated with different components of field, greenhouse and indoor-based research. The Specialist will assist the project team to ensure timely and successful completion of research and demonstration projects. This individual will be expected to help manage and coordinate planned and ongoing research activities with little or no supervision. The individual is also expected to have experience with both field and greenhouse research, especially relating to various crop cultivation methods as well as supervisory skills. The position also requires experience with laboratory work and protocols, instrumentation as well as data collection, management and analysis. This position will sometimes require working under challenging outdoor conditions and will involve physical activity. This position also requires a strong work ethic, flexibility, and openness to multi-disciplinary research and willingness to work on some weekends if necessary.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities
- Supporting agronomic research and demonstration activities, plot design and layout, planting, implementation of cultural practices including fertilization, irrigation as well as weed and pest control, installing instruments in the field, greenhouse and indoors, project monitoring, data collection, compilation, maintenance and statistical analysis.
- Processing, storage and analysis of research sample, data storage and management as well as statistical analysis.
- Coordinating field activities with farm crew and student workers, supporting the organization of outreach activities and helping with preparation for scientific meetings including getting relevant data summaries and presentations ready.
- Help guide student employees to perform their duties, ordering agrochemicals in consultation with the supervisor, cataloging, and following University protocols pertaining to their storage and use. Help with the ordering of other relevant supplies needed for conducting research.
- Participates in college-wide events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Four years of related experience.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree.
- Two years of related experience.
- Knowledge of research planning and implementation including the design and conduct of field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments, managing experiments, data collection, management and statistical analysis.
- Grant writing experience.
- Proficiency in statistical software such as JMP, SAS and R.
- Knowledge of method development and the ability to run analytical instruments including ICP, IC and GC-MS.
- Ability to operate field equipment such as tractors.
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
- Ability to exert heavy force.
- Ability to endure the stress of working under challenging outdoor weather conditions.
- Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
- Until Filled
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
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 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu 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.
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.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Research-Specialist-I--Agronomy-_R-082821?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04
About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.
PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
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