Job Title Feedlot Manager/Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Mcgregor Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location McGregor, Texas Job Type Graduate Assistant Job Description This individual will be pursuing a Ph.D. program in the Animal Science department at Texas A&M University, while under direction, performs feedlot management responsibilities and conducts research. This position will be located at the McGregor Research Center. This individual’s Ph.D. program will be advised by a faculty member in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University. While most classwork will be handled remotely, there will be flexibility to travel to campus weekly. Responsibilities: + Oversee feeding of animals in the feedlot, dry lots, and intake study facility. + Oversee feedstuff inventory, purchasing, and feeding records. Oversee making feed rations, feed ration inventory, and daily feeding schedule + Oversee upkeep and maintenance of the commodity barn, grain elevator, and feeding equipment. Oversee maintenance of feedlot pens, intake study and cattle handling facilities, waterers, and feed waste. + Supervise employees. + May assist in project design and coordination of schedule if research is conducted at the McGregor Research Center. + Assist in collecting data for research projects for other faculty and graduate students. + Assist in the care of animals to include vaccinations, deworming, and treatment of injured or sick animals. + Assist in animal processing, data collection, and coordination of data collection for research projects. + Assist in maintenance and upkeep of technologies used in these facilities, such as Vytelle feed intake and in-pen weighing system, C-Lock methane collection system, and any new technologies brought to the center for research or management. + This position requires residing on-site to perform duties and housing will be provided at the McGregor Research Center. + Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: + Master of Science in ruminant nutrition or related field. + Two years of experience in related field of work. + Ability to communicate effectively. + Knowledge of cattle feeding, handling equipment, and understanding feed rations. + Ability to use computers/notebooks to maintain records using Microsoft Office or software programs. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Other Requirements: + Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. + Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends + Motivated to pursue a Ph.D. in related field of study during time as feedyard manager. + This position requires residing on-site to perform duties and housing will be provided at the McGregor Research Center. Research responsibilities as a Ph.D. student if research project is conducted at McGregor: Under the direction of their advisory committee, the individual will be responsible for developing a research program for their Ph.D. graduate program, which will include: + Developing research hypothesis and objectives. + Search for research project funding. + Developing project design, scope of work, and schedule. + Coordinating with McGregor Staff on animal, feed, and facility resources and schedules. + Coordinating and collecting data. + Analyzing and publishing research work. Applicant Instructions Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. Required Documents Cover letter CV/ Resume List of three references Questions Contact Dr. Ryon Walker, Manager, Operations Phone: 254-840-2878 Email: ryon.walker@ag.tamu.edu 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.