Research Specialist I (Soil Science)
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Research Specialist I (Soil Science)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research CenterProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Research Specialist I under general supervision assist in field experiments activities on the PVAMU research farm. Regular visits and monitor installed sensors and equipment. Collect soil samples for soil health including soil carbon. Monitor and quantify greenhouse gases using TraceGas analyzers. Assist PI Co-PIs and researchers as needed. Participate in outreach activities as needed by the program. Work in collaboration with other researchers in the college. Assist undergraduate and graduate students.
This position is funded by restricted funds or a grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of restricted or grant funds.
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:
Monitor and verify the planting soil amendment/interventions under the guidance of the project lead and Co-leads.
Install and maintain field equipment and sensors.
Collect analyze and store in situ measurements including soil health parameters.
Prepare datasets to share with other investigators or collaborators.
Assist undergraduate and graduate students.
Assist faculty with field demonstrations for students and/or stakeholders including farmers.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree
Four years of related experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge about cropping system and soil amendments.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Considerable experience in outreach activities field work laboratory analytical techniques and project implementations.
Strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with faculty educators and staff.
Ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of field experiments.
Experience and/or skills for outreach activities.
Other Requirements:
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
Ability to exert heavy force.
Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
Job Posting Close Date:
01/04/2026
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. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith 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
