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Research Associate Professor, Ruminant Male Reproductive Physiologist Prairie View A&M University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Agriculture
Funding
USDA-funded position with competitive salary; summer salary support for the first two years; funded by a grant or restricted funds and continued employment depends on renewal of that funding.
Country
United States
University
Prairie View A&M University
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Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Research Associate Professor in Ruminant Male Reproductive Physiology within the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the Adloc Cooperative Agriculture and Research Center. The role is centered on 100% research with a 9-month appointment, and it combines independent scholarship with teaching, mentoring, and extension activity in a land-grant setting.
The successful candidate will build and lead a research program focused on small ruminant and male fertility science, with particular emphasis on sperm fertility biomarkers, cryopreservation, and related reproductive technologies. The advert also highlights development of a buck fertility center of excellence and the establishment and support of buck testing activities at the International Goat Research Center, including reproductive evaluation protocols and herd fertility assessment.
The position is embedded in a research environment that connects laboratory science, animal systems, and outreach. Responsibilities include managing laboratory operations, supervising research staff and students, designing experiments, integrating systems physiology approaches, developing grant proposals, writing manuscripts, presenting findings, and contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations across programs and departments. The appointee will also support undergraduate and graduate instruction, student mentoring, producer education, and community engagement, linking research outcomes to livestock production practice.
Prairie View A&M University describes itself as a land-grant institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and this role is framed as part of the university’s effort to strengthen research engagement and support its transition from R2 to R1 status. The position is supported by USDA-related funding and emphasizes sustained external funding, productivity, and student success.
Funding details
USDA-funded position with competitive salary; summer salary support for the first two years; funded by a grant or restricted funds and continued employment depends on renewal of that funding.
What's required
Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Veterinary Medical Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Reproductive Physiology, Animal Science, or a related discipline, plus seven years of related experience. The advert seeks excellent communication skills, demonstrated accomplishments in male fertility research, a distinguished publication and grants record, and experience with advanced laboratory and technical methods including sperm fertility biomarkers, cryopreservation, IVF procedures, immunocytochemistry, basic molecular biology, advanced microscopy, CASA systems, flow cytometry, genomics, and systems biology. Preferred qualifications include extramural funding success, leadership in interdisciplinary research, and commitment to student mentorship.
How to apply
Apply through the PVAMU Career Site before the closing date. Upload a resume/CV and cover letter with the application. For help with the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources at 936-261-1730 or [email protected].
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