Pvamu

Pvamu

Research Associate/Assistant Professor (Meat Science)

Prairie View, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Computer VisionResearchCommunicationHACCPFood Science

About the role

  • Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.
  • In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
  • Additional resources include the on campus CAFNR Research core laboratories, goats and cattle.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain a high-impact, externally funded research program focused on muscle biology.
  • Conduct basic and applied research relevant to meat science that supports regional, national, and industry needs, while aligning with PVAMU's 1890 land-grant mission.
  • Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and extension personnel within the college, and across the university system on research programs related to muscle biology.
  • Successfully secure extramural funding from federal agencies (e.g., USDA-NIFA, AFRI, 1890 Capacity Building Program), foundations, and industry partners.
  • Contribute to and collaborate with teaching and extension missions.
  • Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated success in securing extramural funding.
  • Established publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to muscle biology, meat quality, or meat science.
  • Familiarity with meat laboratory operations, HACCP principles, and regulatory considerations related to meat research.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission of 1890 land-grant institutions.
  • Other Requirements:
  • Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
  • Job Posting Close Date:
  • Required Attachments:

Skills

  • Clearly articulated research plans in muscle biology.
  • Ability to secure extramural research funding and publish results in peer reviewed journals.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment

Compensation

  • Proposed Minimum Salary

Benefits

  • Required Education and Experience:
  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
  • Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
  • In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
  • Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

This listing is sourced directly from Pvamu's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.