Research Assistant

Agency

Department

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

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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 to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

The Research Assistant performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

Responsibilities:

• Technology Deployment & Support: Install, calibrate, and maintain on-farm technologies such as field-based instruments, sensors, weather stations, and drone mapping equipment.

• Data Analysis & Mapping: Analyze data from GPS, yield monitors, and soil sensors to create spatial-temporal maps, monitor crop health, and optimize management practices.

• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Repair or upgrade technical equipment, software, and sensors in the field to ensure operational readiness.

• Training & Consultation: Train staff and graduate students on digital platforms and new technology, providing technical support.

• Research & Optimization: Collaborate with research teams to conduct trials and collect data to improve crop yields and resource management.

• Documentation: Maintain records of equipment performance, field data, and research results to prepare technical reports.

• Proposal and Manuscript Development: Assist with the development, writing, and editing of proposals, grant applications, and manuscripts. 

• Assist with supervision of undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory: technical or field staff involved in research.

• Coordinates the review of the work of research staff.

• Establish, Install, maintain operate and/or repair research equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

What You Need to Know

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

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 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

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

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.