Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Assistant Director – Plant Systems

Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Assistant Director – Plant Systems

Requirements

• Ph.D. with research experiences in the Plants, Agricultural or Related Sciences Fields or Crop Sciences
• 7+ years of experience in leading a multidisciplinary group of researchers
• Proven record of publications in related field
• Proven record in secured external grant funding in plant science related areas
• A record of collaborations, involvement in professional development, and student research engagement activities
• Must be excellent in written/oral communications with high proficiency in scientific English

Responsibilities

• Pursue a viable research program related to high impact, ecofriendly and relevant plant research
• Attain and sustain excellence in research
• Develop compelling research proposals to garner extramural funds for research and or extension
• Disseminate research findings through scientific publications, workshops and conferences
• Work closely with the system members, EAD for research, Department Head, and Extension counterparts to shape the long-term vision and roadmap for research within the system
• Review and provide feedback on research proposals, ensuring alignment with CARC, CAFNR, and sponsoring organizations’ mission and goals
• Lead research teams to plan, monitor, implement, and complete project deliverables on time and within budgets
• Evaluate faculty with split teaching-research appointments, research faculty, research specialists, research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and technician’s performance in coordination with the Associate Dean (AD) and Executive Associate Director (EAD) for Research (CARC)
• Assist in the development of CARC’s Plan of Work and Impact Statements
• Monitor progress of all Plant Systems research initiatives, working in coordination with scientists, and postdoctoral fellows
• Oversee the Plant Systems’ budget and resources and work closely with the EAD and research scientists to set priorities
• Embrace and foster a culture to improve the success of research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, technicians, and student research interns
• Receive, review, investigate and resolve complaints/conflicts within the Plant Systems
• Work with faculty with split teaching-research appointments to promote excellence in teaching, research, and service in accordance with the level of their appointment; facilitate faculty efforts at seeking external grant support
• Work closely with other system chairs to foster cooperative/collaborative relationships and a shared vision
• Foster and develop a culture of collaborative partnership beyond the boundaries of PVAMU
• Work to foster, strengthen, and integrate relationships and collaborations among four strategic areas (Academics, Extension, Research, and Farm)
• Support team members to enhance publications and recognition through high-quality research
• Work closely with the Information, Impact, and Sustainability Center (IISC) to ensure press releases highlighting the key findings of the Plant Systems’ research and distribute them to media that cater to general audiences and update web content regularly
• Participate in College-wide/University/TAMUS Cooperative/Collaborative partnerships
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Associate Director (EAD) of CARC, Assistant Director of CARC, Associate Dean of Academic Programs, and the Dean/Director of Land-Grant Programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Time management skills to be able to prioritize activities, especially when there is a high volume of tasks
• Communication skills to be able to communicate with internal research members or collaborators and understand their needs
• Strong organizational skills to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to use basic computer programs including Microsoft Office 365 and a willingness to learn other statistical tools
• Flexibility to move between activities and duties quickly if priorities change