Research Associate

What you'd do

• Performs independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.
• Executes experiments in the field, greenhouse, and laboratory and oversee quality control in these experiments.
• Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operation of research equipment, supervision of graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research.
• Hauls farm equipment (tractor, cotton stripper) to field sites using a large flatbed trailer. This requires operating an agency vehicle with a large flatbed trailer to transport farm equipment and materials.
• Operates tractor for planting, assists with laying out field plots, weed control, plot evaluations, irrigation, takes soil samples for nematode assays, and harvests plots.
• Assists in greenhouse experiments, laboratory assays for nematodes, and assists with seed packaging for planting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Two years of related professional experience.
• Valid Class A license required or to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Experience with operating farm equipment, including tractors and harvest equipment.

What you get

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)
• 12–15 annual paid holidays
• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs
• CV / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

About Texas A&M University System

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research,…