Job Title Research Assistant Professor (Breeding & Genetics) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description As a member of a multidisciplinary team, this position will develop an active research program focusing on small ruminant breeding and genetics using modern techniques, such as marker assisted selection and SNP-chips, to identify and propagate production traits that are important for meat and dairy goat production. Opportunity exists to develop undergraduate and graduate course work in area of expertise. This is a 100% budgeted research position that utilizes USDA Evans-Allen formula funding. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Continued employment in this position is contingent on research-based performance metrics, including generation of external funding, and continuation of USDA Evans-Allen funding. This is a non-tenure track 9-month position with 100% research appointment with the summer salary support for the first three years from hire. Responsibilities: + Conceptualizes, develops, and maintains an independent program of research in the Animal Sciences with emphasis on breeding and genetics in small ruminants. + Directs ongoing laboratory work; Supervises and guides specific activities of research support personnel; and Conducts regular laboratory meetings and participates in program development and program enhancement. + Participates in interdisciplinary research and collaborates with other scientists constituting the animal systems group; Writes and publishes research reports documenting laboratory activities and findings; and Engages in grantsmanship to increase external support for programmatic activities. + Participates in professional/scientific meetings and disseminates research to various CAHS stakeholders; observes University and CAHS administrative policies to ensure full compliance with mandated training and implementation of the institutional program for animal care and use. + Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education, Licensure, and Experience: + Ph.D. in a related field or discipline + Four (4) years of related experience Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Experience and/or strong interest in the area of modern Breeding and Genetics. + Knowledge of appropriate laboratory and technical equipment. + Knowledge of statistical analyses and statistical analyses software. + Knowledge of research in practical and/or basic sciences and scientific publications. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Ability to present information clearly and concisely. + Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to work independently once given a project. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience and accomplishments in collaborative research, teaching and service + Interest in collaboration with outreach/extension + Commitment and experience in student development Job Posting Close Date: + Until Filled Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. + Resume or Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. 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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. 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