Research Assistant Professor (Nutrition)

**Job Title**Research Assistant Professor (Nutrition)**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**Cooperative Agricultural Research Center**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Faculty**Job Description**This position is responsible for conducting in-depth research using mixed-method approaches to examine food habits, nutrition behaviors, and influences across Southern U.S. communities. The specialist will collaborate with faculty and research teams to design, conduct, and analyze data, ensuring research outcomes inform educational interventions and academic publications. Additionally, the role includes mentorship of students, project management, and grant preparation.***This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.******The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.*****Responsibilities:*** Lead the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, applying advanced research methods. Assess food habits and influences across various communities.* Utilize software tools such as SPSS, NVivo, or R to analyze data effectively. Interpret data findings to support nutrition education interventions.* Assist in preparing scholarly publications, research reports, and presentations for both academic and public audiences. Develop content for community outreach based on research findings. Ensure clear communication of complex research insights.* Collaborate with faculty, staff, and research teams to design, conduct, and evaluate research methodologies. Support the development of effective research tools such as surveys, focus groups, and interview protocols.* Provide guidance and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students. Support students in data collection, analysis, and professional development.* Oversee and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met. Lead the preparation and submission of grant proposals and progress reports as required by funding agencies. Ensure adherence to ethical research practices and maintain data confidentiality and integrity.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Required Education and Experience:*** Ph.D. in Nutrition.* No prior experience required;**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.**Job Posting Close Date:*** 01/22/2026**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. 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 thePVAMUCareer 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.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.

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