Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Lubbock

Commensurate

Lubbock, Texas

Staff

The Research Assistant performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

• 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/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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a 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.

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 constituents.

• 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 for Texas A&M Agri Life.

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.