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The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is inviting applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Research Assistant/Associate Professor position in Quantitative Genetics, with a focus on small ruminant genetics or data science. This position is 100% research-oriented and offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Continued employment will be contingent upon meeting research performance metrics, including securing external funding and demonstrating successful research outcomes.

The successful candidate will lead a robust research program in quantitative genetics and data science, specifically focusing on milk and meat goat research. This role will contribute to the International Goat Research Center at PVAMU and foster interdisciplinary collaborations within CAFNR, including research in ruminant nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, and food science.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements an independent research program focused on quantitative genetics, genomic analysis, breeding systems, and data science applications in small ruminants, particularly goats.
• Contributes to strategic growth, research initiatives, herd improvement objectives, and overall advancement of the International Goat Research Center mission and infrastructure.
• Collaborates with CAFNR research and extension faculty across disciplines including ruminant nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, food science, and related agricultural sciences.
• Analyzes genetic and production data, prepares reports, publishes findings, and contributes to scientific presentations and dissemination activities.
• Participates in university compliance activities, committee service, training requirements, and other assigned duties supporting departmental and institutional operations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Animal Breeding, Statistical Genetics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or Data Science.
• No prior experience required.
• Experience in mentoring and advising students.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven potential for securing extramural funding.
• Demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Postdoctoral experience in animal breeding or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of research experience in breeding, genetics, or data science.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and participate in interdisciplinary research.
• Proven experience in grant writing and leading research projects.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications in breeding, genetics, or data science.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Background in livestock and small ruminant research.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.