Research Technician I
About The Position
The Research Technician I, under general supervision, performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical research support involving performance of routine tasks for the Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute as part of their ongoing South Texas Ocelot Research Program. This Research Program focuses on the population dynamics, spatial ecology, and genetics of carnivore populations in South Texas, USA, with this position supporting the estimation of carnivore densities and monitoring of interspecific interactions. Position is a 6-month term with option for extension
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience.
- US driver’s license
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Ability to work independently in the field within both private and federal lands
- Excellent data management skills and ability to record and organize information.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and exert heavy force.
- Ability to hike several miles a day carrying equipment over uneven terrain with thick vegetation.
- Ability to work in the field with >90° heat in thick, thornscrub habitat.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience managing remote camera grids
- Previous experience working with telemetry
- Previous experience handling wild animals
Responsibilities
- Maintain trail camera grid of approximately 500 cameras.
- Camera maintenance includes collecting and redeploying SD cards, maintaining batteries, and moving cameras during times of severe weather or prescribed fire.
- When necessary, assist with tracking of collared felids using telemetry.
- When necessary, assist with tracking of collared felids using telemetry.
- Assist with photo processing and species identification.
- May assist with other carnivore fieldwork in South Texas.
- May assist with fieldwork and maintaining box trapping grids for bobcats.
Benefits
- Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
- On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
- Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
- Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program Book scholarships Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
- 12-15 paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
