Research Associate
About The Position
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 Forest Service, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. 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. 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.).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Wildlife Sciences, Rangeland Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, etc.)
- Two years of related professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
