Research Associate

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Amarillo, TXFull-timePosted May 7, 2026

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Qualifications

  • •Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental science, or related disciplines
  • •Two years of related professional experience
  • •Possess valid driver's license
  • •Must possess or be able to possess a Texas pesticide applicators license
  • •Knowledge of instrument maintenance and equipment
  • •Knowledge on Li-Cor multiplexers LI-7810/7820, neutron moisture meter (neutron probe), Giddings probe, tractors, weather stations, and small plot research
  • •Knowledge of computers and Microsoft software related to the position
  • •Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and computer/data issues and independently initiate repairs/solutions
  • •Basic skills in welding and fabrication
  • •Basic skills in hand and power tools
  • •The successful candidate must attach a resume and answer all questions
  • •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
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Responsibilities

  • •The Research Associate performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research, including collecting accurate soil, greenhouse gas, soil water, weather, plant biomass data, and respectively QA/QC data Plans and directs certain phases in a research project
  • •Responsibilities: Supports the Environmental Quality and Soil Health research programs through planning, logistics, and execution of air-monitoring and soil health projects led by Professor and Center Director/Agricultural Engineering and by Assistant Professor of Soil Science/Soil Health
  • •Exhibits a firm commitment to a culture of safety, and scientific standards
  • •Drives state-owned vehicles to/from research sites at Bushland, TX, and across the Texas Panhandle and adjacent regions of the state
  • •Occasional overnight travel is expected (e.g., training and certification for federal air quality compliance-monitoring operations in Austin, TX)
  • •Under limited supervision, performs weekly or bi-weekly calibrations, audits, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air-monitoring instruments; enters thorough documentation in electronic field book(s); reports on instrument malfunctions and low supply levels
  • •Under limited supervision, perform weekly sample-retrieval and instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and repair at the Cañonceta atmospheric deposition-monitoring site
  • •Under limited supervision, perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair at TCEQ monitoring sites
  • •Maintain inventory records, monitor supplies, and order restock as necessary
  • •Receives shipments of sampling supplies; packages and ships samples to analytical laboratories
  • •Pack and ship TCEQ analytical equipment as necessary
  • •Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results
  • •Evaluates and summarizes results
  • •Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research
  • •Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records
  • •Performs other, related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s) or their designee(s)
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