Job Title
Assistant Research ScientistAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment
EntomologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Overton, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
Responsibilities:
-Research and Laboratory Operations
*Conducts independent and collaborative research related to honey bee health, pathogens, parasites, diagnostics, and applied apicultural science. Performs molecular, microbiological, and laboratory-based analyses, including sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, and data collection. Maintains laboratory equipment, inventory, and research materials while assisting with laboratory organization, cleaning, and safety compliance. Analyzes and summarizes research findings and contributes to the preparation of manuscripts, technical reports, and publications.
-Diagnostic Testing and Sample Processing
*Receives, logs, processes, and analyzes honey bee samples submitted to the diagnostic laboratory. *Assists with the implementation and optimization of diagnostic assays and standard operating procedures. Maintains accurate laboratory records, databases, and sample tracking systems to support research and diagnostic activities.
-Grant and Research Support
*Assists with the preparation of grant proposals, budgets, progress reports, and supporting documentation for externally funded projects.
*Supports research project coordination, purchasing, and compliance activities associated with laboratory and field research programs.
-Mentoring and Training
*Assists in mentoring and training undergraduate students, graduate students, student workers, and postdoctoral researchers involved in honey bee research and diagnostic projects.
*Provides guidance on laboratory procedures, equipment usage, and research methodologies.
-Presentations and Outreach
*Prepares presentation materials, summaries, and technical information related to research and diagnostic activities.
*Participates in presentations, workshops, meetings, and outreach activities for scientific, stakeholder, and Extension audiences.
*Assists with the preparation of technical progress reports for research sponsors and collaborators.
-Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications:
-Appropriate PhD and relevant professional experience.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
Required Documents
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
List of references
Certifications/additional documentation
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.
Skills Required
- PhD in relevant field
What We Do
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. Nestled in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, Texas A&M University at College Station is the state's largest university, with nearly 65,000 students calling Aggieland home, and another 5,200 Aggies are studying at branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar. Texas A&M's designation as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution reflects the superior quality and diverse range of research and innovation occurring on campus daily. Texas A&M boasts a strong military tradition, having contributed men and women in uniform to every armed conflict since the Spanish-American War. More Aggies commission as officers into the U.S. Armed Forces than any other school outside of the U.S. military academies every year. Student-athletes represent Texas A&M across 18 sports within the Southeastern Conference. Additionally, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is located on Texas A&M's campus, as is the President and First Lady’s final resting places. Quick to offer a cheery "Howdy!" to any visitor, Aggies pride themselves on their hospitality and strive to live out the University's core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service. To learn more about employment opportunities at Texas A&M, visit https://jobs.tamu.edu
