Senior Research Associate

Job Title

Senior Research Associate – Agency:
Texas A&M Agri Life Research Department, Soil & Crop Sciences

College Station, Texas – Staff

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service, Texas A&M Agri Life Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. As the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, it brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences.

• Design, plan, conduct and coordinate field preparation, planting, cultivation and harvesting operations.
• Determine the needs of pesticides and fertilizers and develop their application programs.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard research techniques; keep detailed records of data collection from field experiments.
• Supervise undergraduate students during field operations.
• Establish, install, maintain, operate and/or repair agricultural equipment, including tractors, planters, cultivators, harvesters, and irrigation system management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Science, or a related field.
• Four years of related professional experience.

• Knowledge of crop production practices and agronomy principles.
• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data, and perform other computer‑related tasks.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Field research experience with cotton or row crops.
• Experience operating agricultural equipment, including tractors and field implements.
• Experience in agricultural equipment maintenance and repair.
• Experience in irrigation system design, installation, and management.
• Experience with GPS and precision agriculture technology.
• Supervisory or training experience with student workers.

• Pesticide application certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months of start date – Texas Noncommercial Political Subdivision (NCPS) Pesticide Applicator License.

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

• Ability to work under adverse outdoor conditions, including high heat, humidity, and variable weather.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects greater than 50 lbs.
• Ability to work closely with cotton fiber, agricultural chemicals, or plant materials.

Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative.

Texas A&M is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer and is committed to providing an educational and work environment conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.