Research Specialist II (AgroClimate)

Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View, TX, USA 🇺🇸

Job Title: Research Specialist II (AgroClimate)

Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Department: Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary: $5,614.40 monthly

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funds.

The Research Specialist II, Lead field experiments to maintain advanced research testbeds. 
Conduct research on spatial hydrology, agricultural water management, carbon sequestration, and

climate using hydrologic/climatic/crop/carbon models in combination. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead field experiments to maintain advanced research testbeds.
  • Conduct research on spatial hydrology, agricultural water management, carbon sequestration, and climate using hydrologic/climatic/crop/carbon models in combination.
  • Conduct field and laboratory experiments to address natural resources and environmental issues.
  • Design and develop field experiments under the guidance of the project lead.
  • Conduct field experiments and maintain research testbed on the university research farm.
  • Install and maintain field equipment and sensors.
  • Collect, analyze, and store in situ measurements.
  • Develop and perform assessments to identify problematic data, including gap filling, formulate.
  • Identify and collect data available in the public domain to use in various projects and papers.
  • Prepare datasets to share with other investigators or collaborators.
  • Supervise and help undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Assist faculty with field demonstrations for students and/or stakeholders, including farmers.
  • Assist faculty in managing several externally funded projects, grant writing, and manuscript development.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Strong written and oral communication skills. 
  • Strong quantitative and programming experiences in R, Python, and others. 
  • Considerable experience in spatial data analysis, laboratory analytical techniques, field research design, and project implementations at different scales (field and watershed).
  • Strong numerical modeling and analytical and statistical skills. 
  • Strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelors degree in an applicable field..
  • 6 years of related work experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Masters or Doctorate degree.
  • 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 statistical analysis and Geographical Information System (GIS) software.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Remote Sensing Tools and data.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System.

Job Posting Close Date:

  • 5/11/23

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in 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 the PVAMU Career 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 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu 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 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


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