Research Specialist II
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Research Specialist IIAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research CenterProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Research Specialist will join a research group investigating crop growth and development and response to environmental factors using physiological and molecular genetics tools. The long-term goals of the research program include advancing knowledge of plant physiological and molecular mechanisms that control the crop yield-forming processes and translating the knowledge into improving resource use efficiency and yield of crops. Therefore a strong understanding of crop production developmental and environmental physiology of crop plants molecular biology and genetics is required for this position.
The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Growing plants in greenhouses plant growth chambers and field
Phenotyping morphological physiological and biochemical properties
Molecular characterization of mutant plants
Design experiments Data analysis and bioinformatics
Manuscript and grant proposal preparation
Training and supervising technicians and undergraduate students
Managing lab and greenhouse research project
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree.
Six years of related experience.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Skills in basic molecular biology including isolating and analyzing DNA and RNA
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Other Requirements:
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
Ability to exert heavy force.
Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in crop sciences or a related field with a focus on plant physiology plant molecular genetics and/or breeding.
Research experience in characterizing plant growth and development and response to environmental factors.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin 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. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- Genetics
- R
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
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