Assistant Professor

Job Title

Assistant Professor

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

El Paso

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

El Paso, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M Agri Life Research seeks an outstanding, innovative, and dynamic research faculty member in Nutrition at the rank of Assistant Professor. This appointment will be 12 months, non-tenured, 100% Research, and administratively located at the Texas A&M Agri Life Research Center at El Paso. In addition, this position will be affiliated with the Department of Nutrition within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

The applicant will work closely with other scientists within the department, Texas A&M University, and Texas A&M Agri Life Research to build a highly impactful, externally funded, nationally recognized, and self-sustainable research program.

We are looking for an individual who will develop and maintain a robust research program investigating
1) the influence of various regenerative agricultural/processing techniques and production/processing inputs (e.g., organic, hydroponics, algae treatment, fertilizer treatment, etc.) on the nutritional value of food; and/or
2) consumer preferences and nutrition quality perceptions of food products grown using various regenerative agricultural/processing techniques and production/processing inputs.

The successful candidate will work closely with faculty at Texas A&M Agri Life Research Center at El Paso, engaging in soil quality, water conservation, and horticulture research related to local crops such as pecans, pistachios, and peppers. The successful candidate may also work with existing public health nutrition faculty and agricultural economics faculty to study consumer preferences and perceptions.

Position Responsibilities:

* Maintains an independent research program that receives competitive internal and external funding.

* Trains and mentors, current and next-generation scientists, including students and Postdocs.

* Publishes in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

* Develops partnerships and works collaboratively with state and federal agencies, other universities, industry, and other organizations.

* Presents research findings at national and international conferences.

* Serves as an advisor to graduate students and secures external funding to support graduate assistantships.

* Serves on departmental/unit, Agri Life committees, and professional organizations as appropriate.

* Engages in professional development opportunities to maximize knowledge.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Administrative Relationships:

* Reports directly to the Center Director, Texas A&M Agri Life Research Center at El Paso, with guidance from the Department of Nutrition within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

* Directs the work of support staff, and other technical personnel and graduate students assigned to the project.

Qualifications:

Required job qualifications:

* Earned doctorate in a related discipline, such as Nutrition, Epidemiology, Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Agricultural Engineering, Microbiology, Soil Science, Food Science, Molecular and Environmental Plant Science, Public Health, Health Communication and Horticulture.

* Experience conducting research related to "1) the influence of various regenerative agricultural/processing techniques and production/processing inputs (e.g., organic, hydroponics, algae treatment, fertilizer treatment, etc.) on the nutritional value of food; and/or
2) consumer preferences and nutrition quality perceptions of food products grown using various regenerative agricultural/processing techniques and production/processing inputs."

* Experience developing peer-reviewed publications as first-author.

* Experience communicating research findings to a variety of audiences.

* Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams.

* Valid drivers' license/ability to obtain a valid driver's license.

Preferred job qualifications:

* Prior academic, post-doctoral, or professional experience.

* Experience working with federal agencies or in other multi-agency collaborative…