Job Title
Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Institute Of Renewable Natural Resources
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
AboutTexas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As thenation’slargestmostcomprehensive 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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PositionInformation
The Research Associate under supervision will be responsible for managing and completing an array of natural resources research projects across a variety of funding sources (state, federal, private, etc.).
Responsibilities:
-Plan, coordinate, and execute field surveys as well as compile and summarize results into scientific and clientele-oriented publications.
-Seasonally frequent travel to field sites that are in-state and out of state will be required.
- Assist and oversee an array of natural resources survey activities, including avian survey, vegetation surveys, mammal surveys, and other surveys as needed.
- Conduct surveys using camera and acoustic devices and process/maintain data.
- Assist with maintenance of field equipment, data entry, and data management.
- Write, submit, and process environmental work plans and final reports.
- Assist with environmental sampling, monitoring, or remediation in support of DOD/Military installation compliance with the NEPA, Sikes, Endangered Species, and Migratory Bird Treaty Acts.
- Other job duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Wildlife Sciences, Rangeland Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, etc.)
- Two years of related professional experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Relevant field experience through internships, study abroad, employment.
- Experience with GIS applications and basic geospatial analysis skills.
- Ability to conduct field surveys in adverse weather conditions for extended times.
- Ability to travel for up to 40% of the year- Experience with plant and animal surveys in desert and grassland ecosystems.
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory, technical, and field equipment.
- Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to curate and manage data and perform other computer related tasks.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to exercise good judgement.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
- Ability to multitask.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Position Funding: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds in the future.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packageincluding the following:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurancewith 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
ApplicantInstructions
Applications received by Texas A&MAgriLifemust 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.
RequiredDocuments
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
List of references
Certifications/ additional documentation
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.
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