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Job Title

Senior Animal Intelligence Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Mcgregor

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

McGregor, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

+ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

+ Texas A&M AgriLife Research

+ College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

+ Texas A&M AgriLife Research- Blackland Research Center

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

This individual will perform Animal Intelligent technology maintenance, coordination and implementation duties and conduct research. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a Ph.D. program in sustainable livestock systems associated with Intelligent Agricultural Systems in a relevant department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. This position will be located at the McGregor Research Center.

This individual’s Ph.D. program will be advised by a faculty member in a relevant Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. While most coursework and collaboration may be handled remotely, there will be flexibility to travel to campus.

Job Description:

This full-time position will oversee multiple daily and weekly tasks associated with sustainable intelligent agricultural systems to provide solutions to improving sustainability and viability of livestock systems. While under direction, this person will perform Animal Intelligent technology maintenance, coordination and implementation duties and conduct research. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a Ph.D. program in sustainable livestock systems associated with Intelligent Agricultural Systems in a relevant department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. This position will be located at the McGregor Research Center.

Responsibilities:

+ Oversee maintenance of current technologies utilized at McGregor (Vytelle Sense, C-Lock Greenfeed, Smart Paddock, Ranchbot, AgriWebb, Virtual Fencing).

+ Oversee coordination and implementation of these technologies used for research projects, field demonstrations, and Extension field days/workshops.

+ Oversee discovery, coordination, and implementation of new technologies beneficial in livestock and crop production systems.

+ May assist in project design and coordination of schedule if research is conducted at the McGregor Research Center.

+ Assist in coordinating, collecting, and analyzing data using these technologies for research projects for other faculty and graduate students.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

+ Master of Science in animal science, agricultural engineering, or related field.

+ Two years of experience in related field of work.

+ Ability to communicate effectively.

+ Knowledge of and experience using these technologies.

+ Ability to use computers/notebooks to maintain records using Microsoft Office or other software programs.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Willing to pursue a Ph.D. program in sustainable livestock systems associated with Intelligent Agricultural Systems in a relevant department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. This position will be located at the McGregor Research Center.

Other Requirements:

+ Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

+ Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends

+ Motivated to pursue a Ph.D. in related field of study during time as an intelligence specialist.

Research responsibilities as a Ph.D. student if a research project is conducted at McGregor:

Under the direction of their advisory committee, the individual will be responsible for developing a research program for their Ph.D. graduate program, which will include:

+ Developing research hypothesis and objectives.

+ Search for research project funding.

+ Developing project design, scope of work, and schedule.

+ Coordinating with McGregor Staff on technology resources and schedules.

+ Coordinating and collecting data.

+ Analyzing and publishing research work.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Position Funding: This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

+ Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Required Documents​:

Cover letter

CV/ Resume

List of three references

Questions:

Contact Dr. Ryon Walker, Manager, Operations

Phone: 254-840-2878

Email: [email protected] ([email protected])

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.