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Texas A&M University · 1 month ago

Research Assistant Professor/Research Associate Professor(Horticulture/Pomologist)

Prairie View, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Research Assistant Professor/Research Associate Professor in Horticulture with a focus on Pomology. The role involves establishing a research program on niche fruit and nut tree species, acquiring grants, teaching, and mentoring students while contributing to the agricultural research mission of the university.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a world-class research program focused on innovative fruit and nut crop production systems that support orchard systems suited to the Texas climate and soils. Focus on alleviating horticultural challenges faced by small-scale farmers engaged in fruit and nut tree crop production. Research priorities include identifying suitable cultivars, sustainable propagation techniques, pest and disease management, fruit quality enhancement, post-harvest physiology, and climate resilience

Acquire external grants to support the impactful and relevant research program through collaborations with internal and external partners

Establish and maintain an orchard showcasing fruit/nut species adapted to the local area, and use orchard as a training site for students, communities, and home gardeners

Teach a course with laboratory and field exercises related to pomology

Train graduate and undergraduate students in fruit/nut production-related research as well as mentor postdoctoral researchers

Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present at scientific conferences

Collaborate with PVAMU Extension on outreach activities and fact sheet development

Strengthen plant science research in CAFNR by enhancing research infrastructure, capabilities, and acquiring research equipment

Participate in and support college-wide events, activities, and serve on committees

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

HorticulturePomologyResearch expertiseGrant acquisitionPeer-reviewed publicationsInterdisciplinary researchMultitaskingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Doctorate degree in Horticulture with a focus in Pomology or a closely related discipline

Six years of related experience in fruit/nut crop production

Evidence of scholarly productivity including peer reviewed publications and extension bulletins, fact sheets, and workshops conducted

Demonstrated research expertise in fruit production research and managing fruit tree farms

Demonstrated ability to acquire external research grants

Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals

Ability to develop clear short-term and long-term research programs addressing major issues in fruit crop production

Experience conducting interdisciplinary and collaborative research

Demonstrated experience in extension, outreach and stakeholder engagement

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, i.e., collegiality

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Company

Texas A&M University

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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.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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