Pvamu
Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Director (Algae Center)
Prairie View, TX · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Computer VisionResearchLeadershipCollaborationAgronomy
About the role
- Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience and demonstrated accomplishments.
- This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds.
- Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
Responsibilities
- Develops and provides leadership and support for PACE and CSAS within the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center (CARC).
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership at CAFNR.
- Leads in the development and coordination of an independent research program in algae cultivation, harvesting, processing, and storage in addition to algae as a feed, food, fuel, fertilizer, biodegradable monomers, industrial molecules, and ecosystem services e.g., wastewater treatment.
- Identifies and initiates research collaborations with scientists at PVAMU and external to PVAMU, and develops technologies that advance knowledge of the use of algae and other climate smart commodities for sustainable feed, fuel or other downstream uses.
- Develops scalable and replicable systems for algae cultivation and use to enhance economic opportunities for limited-resource farmers in Texas and other CAFNR clientele.
- Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, and committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.
Requirements
- 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.
- Required Attachments:
- Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application.
Nice to have
- Ph.D. degree in Agriculture Technology or Biological Science and/or related science.
- Six (6) years of related experience.
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and demonstrated success in securing external grants for research projects.
- Prior leadership experience in algal research, development, cultivation, yields, biomass analysis, and downstream biomass utilization is preferred.
- An effective teacher and mentor to young professionals and students.
Compensation
- Proposed Minimum Salary
Benefits
- Required Education & Experience:
- Six (6) years of workforce development, education, and training experience including curricula development, training program supervision and organization.
- Demonstrated success in obtaining workforce development and education grants.
Company info
- Leads coordination of lecturers and practical laboratories as part of the Applied Algal Agronomy class offered by CAFNR.
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