Job Title Research Specialist I (Food and Nutrition) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary $3,562.34 monthly Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Research Specialist I will serve as a key contributor to pioneering research in the areas of food product development, preservation, functional food components, and food quality. This position will work closely with the Principal Investigator to design and implement research studies aimed at addressing food quality challenges with direct implications for human health and well-being. The role will also contribute to data analysis and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to generate meaningful, real-world solutions to food-related issues. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding. This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Responsibilities: + Plan and execute current and future research projects in the laboratory in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. Order and maintain necessary materials and supplies for research activities. Prepare samples and conduct experimental procedures related to food quality, safety, and nutrition. Ensure accuracy and consistency in research execution following established protocols. + Prepare manuscripts and present research findings through peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, professional workshops, and institutional seminars. Collaborate in the development of grant proposals to secure external funding for ongoing and future research initiatives. + Collection of data, credibility check of data, compilation and selection of appropriate statistical model in consultation with biostatistician, and statistical analyses. + Provide training and guidance to graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and experimental design. Oversee student progress and assist with troubleshooting in research execution to ensure high-quality outcomes. + Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to support current research objectives and identify emerging trends. Assist in drafting and editing research proposals and technical reports under the direction of the Principal Investigator. + Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, physiology, food science, molecular biology or related fields is required for this position. + Four years of related experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: + PhD in nutrition, physiology, food science, molecular biology or related fields is required for this position. + Lingual ability and familiarity with writing research proposals. + Laboratory research experience in nutrition, physiology, food science or molecular biology is required. Other Requirements: + Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. + Ability to exert heavy force. + Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends Job Posting Close Date: + Until Filled 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. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. + Resume or Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on 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 via the PVAMU Career site. 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 . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. Background Check Requirements: 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. 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. For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu . 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