Senior Animal Intelligence Associate

Texas A&M University System • McGregor, TX

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About The Position

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, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. As the nation’s largest and 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. This individual will perform Animal Intelligent technology maintenance, coordination, and implementation duties and conduct research. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a Ph.D. program in sustainable livestock systems associated with Intelligent Agricultural Systems in a relevant department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. This position will be located at the McGregor Research Center. This individual’s Ph.D. program will be advised by a faculty member in a relevant Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. While most coursework and collaboration may be handled remotely, there will be flexibility to travel to campus.

Requirements

• Master of Science in animal science, agricultural engineering, or related field.
• Two years of experience in related field of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of and experience using these technologies.
• Ability to use computers/notebooks to maintain records using Microsoft Office or other software programs.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Willing to pursue a Ph.D. program in sustainable livestock systems associated with Intelligent Agricultural Systems in a relevant department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of current technologies utilized at McGregor (Vytelle Sense, C-Lock Greenfeed, Smart Paddock, Ranchbot, AgriWebb, Virtual Fencing).
• Oversee coordination and implementation of these technologies used for research projects, field demonstrations, and Extension field days/workshops.
• Oversee discovery, coordination, and implementation of new technologies beneficial in livestock and crop production systems.
• May assist in project design and coordination of schedule if research is conducted at the McGregor Research Center.
• Assist in coordinating, collecting, and analyzing data using these technologies for research projects for other faculty and graduate students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree