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Umd

Research Specialist

College Park, MD · On-site

$83K - $99K/yr

... energy, horticulture and landscape design, and interface between Agro-ecosystem and aquatic ... Commission website. Department AGNR-AES-Agriculture Experiment Station Worker Sub-Type Staff ...

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Vocational Instructor - Horticulture

Alamo, GA · On-site

$19.92/hr

Must be eligible for or be certified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or by a comparable entity in the subject ...

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Research Associate (Horticulture)

Tamus

Prairie View, TX

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Research Associate (Horticulture)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.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.

In 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.

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Under the general supervision of Research Scientists, the Research Associate provides technical support for research activities in the greenhouse and fields plots. This position involves performing routine tasks related to greenhouse maintenance and operation, plant care, experimental setup, data collection, plant propagation, nursery management, experimental setup, data collection, germplasm collection data management, and maintenance of research environments. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to assist with ongoing scientific studies.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe University's compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the seedbank, plant propagation, nursery stock, horticultural research, and experimental field trials.
  • Collect, compile, calculate, maintain, and summarize experimental and field trial data.
  • Monitor plant growth, soil conditions, irrigation schedules, and pest management strategies.
  • Assist senior staff with major field experiments and help develop research procedures.
  • Assist student workers and support undergraduate and graduate students with assigned research projects.
  • Participates in college wide events and professional developments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Biology, Horticulture or a related field.
  • Two years of related experience in horticulture, plant science, or greenhouse/nursery operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 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 multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
  • Ability to exert heavy force.
  • Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Willingness to build knowledge of horticulture, nomenclature, plant care, propagation techniques, and horticultural research methods.
  • Ability to operate and maintain horticultural equipment.
  • Willingness to obtain a Texas pesticide applicator license if required.

Job Posting Close Date:

  • 08/22/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin 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.

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All 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 viathePVAMUCareersite.

The 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 jobs@pvamu.edu should you needassistancewith 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.

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