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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.\nIn 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 visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.\n______________________________________________________________________________\nThe College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is inviting applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Research Assistant/Associate Professor position in Quantitative Genetics, with a focus on small ruminant genetics or data science. This position is 100% research-oriented and offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Continued employment will be contingent upon meeting research performance metrics, including securing external funding and demonstrating successful research outcomes.\nThe successful candidate will lead a robust research program in quantitative genetics and data science, specifically focusing on milk and meat goat research. This role will contribute to the International Goat Research Center at PVAMU and foster interdisciplinary collaborations within CAFNR, including research in ruminant nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, and food science.\nThis position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.\nThe 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.\nResponsibilities:\nDevelops and implements an independent research program focused on quantitative genetics, genomic analysis, breeding systems, and data science applications in small ruminants, particularly goats.\nContributes to strategic growth, research initiatives, herd improvement objectives, and overall advancement of the International Goat Research Center mission and infrastructure.\nCollaborates with CAFNR research and extension faculty across disciplines including ruminant nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, food science, and related agricultural sciences.\nAnalyzes genetic and production data, prepares reports, publishes findings, and contributes to scientific presentations and dissemination activities.\nParticipates in university compliance activities, committee service, training requirements, and other assigned duties supporting departmental and institutional operations.\nRequired Education and Experience:\nPh.D. in Animal Breeding, Statistical Genetics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or Data Science.\nNo prior experience required.\nExperience in mentoring and advising students.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nProven potential for securing extramural funding.\nDemonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.\nPostdoctoral experience in animal breeding or related fields.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAt least five years of research experience in breeding, genetics, or data science.\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and participate in interdisciplinary research.\nProven experience in grant writing and leading research projects.\nRecord of peer-reviewed publications in breeding, genetics, or data science.\nExperience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.\nBackground in livestock and small ruminant research.\nJob Posting Close Date:\nUntil Filled\n\nRequired Attachments:\nPlease attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.\nResume or Curriculum Vitae\n\nCover Letter\n\nApplication Submission Guidelines:\nAll applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed,HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathe PVAMU Careersite.\nThe required documents listed in the above \"Required Attachments\" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at 936-261-1730 or  should you needassistancewith the online application process.\nBackground Check Requirements:\nAll positions are security-sensitive. 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