Job Title
Research Specialist II
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,929.84 monthly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Specialist will join a research group investigating crop growth and development and response to environmental factors using physiological and molecular genetics tools. The long-term goals of the research program include advancing knowledge of plant physiological and molecular mechanisms that control the crop yield-forming processes and translating the knowledge into improving resource use efficiency and yield of crops. Therefore, a strong understanding of crop production, developmental and environmental physiology of crop plants, molecular biology, and genetics is required for this position.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Growing plants in greenhouses, plant growth chambers, and field
• Phenotyping morphological, physiological, and biochemical properties
• Molecular characterization of mutant plants
• Design experiments, Data analysis, and bioinformatics
• Manuscript and grant proposal preparation
• Training and supervising technicians and undergraduate students
• Managing lab and greenhouse research project
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Six years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skills in basic molecular biology, including isolating and analyzing DNA and RNA
• Ability to multitask 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:

• A Ph.D. in crop sciences or a related field with a focus on plant physiology, plant molecular genetics, and/or breeding.
• Research experience in characterizing plant growth and development and response to environmental factors.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 09/08/2025

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/Veterans/Disability Employer

• Growing plants in greenhouses, plant growth chambers, and field
• Phenotyping morphological, physiological, and biochemical properties
• Molecular characterization of mutant plants
• Design experiments, Data analysis, and bioinformatics
• Manuscript and grant proposal preparation
• Training and supervising technicians and undergraduate students
• Managing lab and greenhouse research project
• Performs other duties as assigned