Research Assistant

** Job Title
** Research Assistant
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Lubbock
* * Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Lubbock, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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*** you
* ** can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!
** Position Information
** The Research Assistant performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.
** Responsibilities:**
* ** Technology Deployment & Support:
** Install, calibrate, and maintain on-farm technologies such as field-based instruments, sensors, weather stations, and drone mapping equipment.
* ** Data Analysis & Mapping:
** Analyze data from GPS, yield monitors, and soil sensors to create spatial-temporal maps, monitor crop health, and optimize management practices.
* ** Troubleshooting & Maintenance:
** Repair or upgrade technical equipment, software, and sensors in the field to ensure operational readiness.
* ** Training & Consultation:
** Train staff and graduate students on digital platforms and new technology, providing technical support.
* ** Research & Optimization:
** Collaborate with research teams to conduct trials and collect data to improve crop yields and resource management.
* ** Documentation:
** Maintain records of equipment performance, field data, and research results to prepare technical reports.
* ** Proposal and Manuscript Development:
** Assist with the development, writing, and editing of proposals, grant applications, and manuscripts.
* Assist with supervision of undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory: technical or field staff involved in research.
* Coordinates the review of the work of research staff.
* Establish, Install, maintain operate and/or repair research equipment.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Required Qualifications**:
* Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
* 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.
** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:
** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

When you choose to
*** work
* ** for Texas A&M Agri Life, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international  addition, Texas A&M Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
* 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 leaveand at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
* Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M Agri Life
** Applicant Instructions
** Applications received by Texas A&M Agri Life must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.

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.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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