Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Director (Algae Center)

Job description

Job Title

Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Director(Algae Center)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Under limited supervision, serves as the primary research leaderfor the Prairie View Algae Center of Excellence (PACE) and Centerof Smart Agriculture Solutions (CSAS), conducts and coordinatesindependent research and capacity building programs, and activitiesof PACE and CSAS, and develops and implements ongoing research andworkforce training in collaboration with other algae-focusedRD&D led by other scientists at PVAMU and external to PVAMU.Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience anddemonstrated accomplishments.

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

Responsibilities:

Provides leadership, general oversight, and management of PACEand CSAS and serves as the primary point of contact. Seeks andsecures extramural funding that supports algae research and climatesmart solutions and enhances student experiential learning,publishes research results in peer-reviewed journals, and maintainsacademic and professional visibility regionally, nationally andinternationally.

Develops and provides leadership and support for PACE and CSASwithin the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center (CARC).Observes University and CAFNR administrative policies to ensurefull research compliance. Performs other duties as assigned byleadership at CAFNR.

Leads in the development and coordination of an independentresearch program in algae cultivation, harvesting, processing, andstorage in addition to algae as a feed, food, fuel, fertilizer,biodegradable monomers, industrial molecules, and ecosystemservices e.g., wastewater treatment.

Leads coordination of lecturers and practical laboratories aspart of the Applied Algal Agronomy class offered by CAFNR.

Identifies and initiates research collaborations withscientists at PVAMU and external to PVAMU, and developstechnologies that advance knowledge of the use of algae and otherclimate smart commodities for sustainable feed, fuel or otherdownstream uses.

Develops scalable and replicable systems for algae cultivationand use to enhance economic opportunities for limited-resourcefarmers in Texas and other CAFNR clientele.

Participates in CAFNR outreach programs, including field day,educational programs, youth algae science projects, and the Houstonarea events, also prepares extension publications to reachaudiences who can benefit from ongoing research, and distributessurveys to students and faculty.

Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities,and committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education & Experience:

Ph.D. degree in Agriculture Technology or Biological Scienceand/or related science.

Six (6) years of related experience.

Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and demonstratedsuccess in securing external grants for research projects.

Prior leadership experience in algal research, development,cultivation, yields, biomass analysis, and downstream biomassutilization is preferred.

Six (6) years of workforce development, education, and trainingexperience including curricula development, training programsupervision and organization. Demonstrated success in obtainingworkforce development and education grants. An effective teacherand mentor to young professionals and students.

Six (6) years managerial experience including but not limitedto: Center of Excellence, Corporation, Industrial, or ResearchCenter.

Job Posting Close Date:

Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachmentbox labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on theapplication. Multiple attachments may be included in the“Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed beloware considered optional.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on orbefore the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicantinquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed,HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual hasapplied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments"section must be attached to the application prior to the jobclosing date indicated to ensure full consideration for theapplication submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resourceon or before the closing date indicated above at should you need assistance with the onlineapplication process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive . Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution’s verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution’s procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/DisabilityEmployer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution’s verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution’s procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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Worksite address

prairie view, TX, 77446, US

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