Research Specialist - II - NRCS
Prairie View A&M University
Research Specialist - II - NRCS
Job Title
Research Specialist - II - NRCS
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
This position is responsible for leading field experiments to maintain advanced research testbeds on the PVAMU Farm; assist extension assistant and county agent in helping farmers with relevant practices; conduct research on spatial hydrology, agricultural water management, carbon sequestration, and using hydrologic/climatic/crop/carbon models in combination; assist the team with downloading data, modeling, and identifying environmental stressors; contribute to writing research reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals and present results at scientific meetings; participate in extension and outreach activities as needed by the program; Work in collaboration with other researchers; assist undergraduate and graduate students and extension personnel; Support achieving the university's commitment to teaching, research, and service excellence.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Research-Specialist---II---NRCS_R-090103?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04
About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.
PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
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Research Specialist - II - NRCS
Job Title
Research Specialist - II - NRCS
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
This position is responsible for leading field experiments to maintain advanced research testbeds on the PVAMU Farm; assist extension assistant and county agent in helping farmers with relevant practices; conduct research on spatial hydrology, agricultural water management, carbon sequestration, and using hydrologic/climatic/crop/carbon models in combination; assist the team with downloading data, modeling, and identifying environmental stressors; contribute to writing research reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals and present results at scientific meetings; participate in extension and outreach activities as needed by the program; Work in collaboration with other researchers; assist undergraduate and graduate students and extension personnel; Support achieving the university's commitment to teaching, research, and service excellence.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop field experiments under the guidance of the project lead.
- Conduct field experiments and maintain research testbed on PVAMU 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 and apply corrections.
- Identify and collect data available in the public domain for this project.
- 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.
- Participates in extension and outreach activities as needed by the program; and performs other duties as necessary.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Six years of related experience in earth science, hydrology, soil science, geography, eco-hydrology, civil engineering, geosciences, agricultural engineering, or any other relevant academic field emphasizing remote sensing, carbon dynamics, climate change eco-hydrology.
- 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.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. degree
- A Ph.D. in earth science, hydrology, soil science, geography, eco-hydrology, civil engineering, geosciences, agricultural engineering, or any other relevant academic field emphasizing remote sensing, carbon dynamics, climate change eco-hydrology.
- 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.
- 01/13/2026
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
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.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Research-Specialist---II---NRCS_R-090103?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04
About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.
PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
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