Senior Animal Intelligence Associate

Job Title

Senior Animal Intelligence Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Mcgregor

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

McGregor, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 AgriLife Research- Blackland Research Center

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.

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Position Information

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.

Job Description:

This full-time position will oversee multiple daily and weekly tasks associated with sustainable intelligent agricultural systems to provide solutions to improving sustainability and viability of livestock systems.  While under direction, this person 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.  

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Micr