Research Associate - Equine Reproduction

Job Title

Research Associate - Equine Reproduction

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Animal Science_Research

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Department of Animal Science, housed within the College of Agricultural and Natural Resources invites highly qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the Research Associate position.

This full-time, grant-funded, non-faculty research position is a renewable twelve-month appointment, with continued employment contingent on funding availability, program needs, and satisfactory performance with a hybrid work location between Stephenville, Texas, and field sites in Millsap, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate.

The research associate performs independent or supervisory roles in Equine Reproduction Research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge. Contributes to proposals for funding agencies, operation of research equipment, and assists in the training and mentoring of undergraduate students. This position will train under the direction of a research mentor in a full-time program of advanced research and training beyond the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine level.

*This announcement will fill three vacancies.

Responsibilities:

• Perform ovarian follicular aspirations in mares to obtain immature and matured pre-ovulatory oocytes

• Develop in vitro maturation conditions for oocytes

• Cryopreserve oocytes and enhance understanding of conditions necessary for cellular maturation

• Conduct fieldwork at an equine clinical facility as part of the research responsibilities

• Assist in training and mentoring undergraduate students involved in research projects

• Collaborate with faculty and researchers on ongoing studies and contribute to the development of new research initiatives

• Prepare research findings for publication in scientific journals and present results at academic conferences

• Contribute to grant writing and project proposals related to equine reproduction research

• Support the development and maintenance of laboratory facilities at the Animal and Plant Sciences Center

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• Two years of related professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Appointment Terms:

• Contingent upon mutual agreement, satisfactory performance, and availability of funds

• Appointment renewal is at the university's discretion

Professional Development:

• Opportunity for collaborative and independent research and publication

• Performance evaluation: At least one written evaluation per 12-month appointment

Salary

Commensurate

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $40,000. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!