Research Associate (Horticulture)
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Prairie View, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Research Associate (Horticulture)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Cooperative Agricultural Research CenterProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
Under the general supervision of Research Scientists the Research Associate provides technical support for research activities in the greenhouse and fields plots. This position involves performing routine tasks related to greenhouse maintenance and operation plant care experimental setup data collection plant propagation nursery management experimental setup data collection germplasm collection data management and maintenance of research environments. The role requires attention to detail adherence to safety protocols and the ability to assist with ongoing scientific studies.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the seedbank plant propagation nursery stock horticultural research and experimental field trials.
- Collect compile calculate maintain and summarize experimental and field trial data.
- Monitor plant growth soil conditions irrigation schedules and pest management strategies.
- Assist senior staff with major field experiments and help develop research procedures.
- Assist student workers and support undergraduate and graduate students with assigned research projects.
- Participates in college wide events and professional developments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Agriculture Biology Horticulture or a related field.
- Two years of related experience in horticulture plant science or greenhouse/nursery operations.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment .
- Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases perform statistical analyses present data and perform other computer related tasks.
- Ability to multi task 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:
- Willingness to build knowledge of horticulture nomenclature plant care propagation techniques and horticultural research methods.
- Ability to operate and maintain horticultural equipment.
- Willingness to obtain a Texas pesticide applicator license if required.
Job Posting Close Date:
08/22/2026
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:
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