Research Assistant​/Associate Professor; Beef Cattle

Position: Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle)
Location: Prairie View
The Research Assistant/Associate Professor is responsible for conducting applied research on beef cattle production systems, with a focus on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, management and/or other relevant fields. The Research Assistant/Associate Professor is a joint appointment between the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center (CARC, 75%) and Cooperative Extension Programs (CEP, 25%) in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The position requires a PhD in Animal Science, or a related field, and at least six years of experience in beef cattle research.

Research Assistant/Associate Professor will work closely with researchers, industry partners, and extension agents to design, implement, and disseminate research projects that address the needs and challenges of the beef cattle industry. Opportunities also exist in teaching a beef cattle production course with a laboratory.
* Develop and lead and independent, extramurally funded, nationally/internationally recognized research program in the field of beef cattle nutrition, reproduction, stress physiology, and/or livestock production management, such including but not limited to grazing, receiving, back grounding cattle management, nutrient utilization, reproductive physiology, and beef cattle system sustainability.
* Evaluate the economic, environmental, and social impacts of different beef cattle production systems, and identify opportunities for improving sustainability and profitability.
* Communicate research findings to stakeholders, producers, processors, or consumers through publications, presentations, and workshops, as well as present research at national and international meetings and conferences and publish research findings in peer reviewed journals.
* Participate and assist in college-wide events, activities, committees and perform other duties as deemed necessary.
* Ph.D. Animal Science or related discipline.
* Six years of related experience.
* Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Technical competence in Beef Cattle Management and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.
* Knowledge of current practices and standard care in cattle management.
* Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
* Ability to work independently while adhering to established plans, programs, and protocols.
** Background Check Requirements:
** 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.
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